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Junior Backend Engineer
Amy Consulting
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
An established company is recruiting for the following position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining backend systems and APIs.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in backend applications.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
- Support the design and implementation of database schemas and data storage solutions.
- Learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and tools as required.
- Participate in Agile development processes, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 1–2 years of experience in backend development (internships, projects, or personal work count).
- Basic knowledge of server-side programming languages (Node.js, Python, Java, PHP, or similar).
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and database management (SQL or NoSQL).
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.