Backend Developer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.

Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to ensure seamless integration.

Implement robust data models and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis).

Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance optimization.

Maintain high security standards (JWT, OAuth2, HTTPS).

Write clean, testable, and maintainable code using modern frameworks ( Express.js , KoaJS, NestJS)

Requirements

Qualifications

Languages & Frameworks : TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js

Frameworks : Express.js, Koa.js, NestJS (optional, for structured services)

Databases : PostgreSQL (schemas, indexes, migrations), Redis

ORM & Query Builders : Objection.js, Knex.js, Sequelize (optional)

API Development : RESTful APIs, Swagger / OpenAPI documentation

System Design : Normalization rules, entity relationships, relational DB design principles

Networking & Protocols : HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), JSON, WebSockets

DevOps Knowledge : Linux, SSH keys, Nginx, PM2, CI / CD basics

Testing & Quality Assurance : Jest, Mocha / Chai, Supertest

Security : JWT, OAuth2, password hashing, HTTPS, CORS policies

Version Control : Git, GitHub / GitLab workflows

Benefits

• Work in a multicultural team based in Lagos.
• Opportunity to shape Africa’s entertainment landscape.
• Professional growth in a mission-driven company.
• Health insurance, all statutory benefits, and a competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.