Backend Developer (Mid to Senior Level) Remote (Nigeria)

Job Type : Full-Time

Role Summary

Alpha Global is hiring a skilled and experienced Backend Developer to build robust, scalable server-side applications for international clients. You’ll play a key role in designing and optimizing APIs, ensuring application performance, and deploying secure cloud-native systems. This position is ideal for backend engineers with 5+ years of experience in cloud environments, database design, and backend architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Mid-Level Backend Developer

Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs for web and mobile apps

Optimize SQL and NoSQL database queries and schema designs

Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams

Write clean, testable code with automated test coverage

Deploy backend services to AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments

Monitor and troubleshoot application performance and production issues

Contribute to code reviews and documentation

Deliver backend specs and integration documentation for frontend teams

Senior Backend Developer

Architect backend systems for scalability and high availability

Lead the design of RESTful APIs and microservices

Guide infrastructure decisions and CI / CD strategies

Mentor junior engineers and foster backend best practices

Integrate message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) into backend workflows

Implement robust security, caching, and error-handling logic

Conduct A / B testing and data-driven backend optimization

Champion clean architecture and automated deployment pipelines

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of professional backend development experience

Strong portfolio or track record of scalable backend applications

Experience building APIs and integrating third-party services

Certifications (Preferred)

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Microsoft Certified : Azure Developer Associate

Oracle Certified Professional – Java SE

Technical Skills

Programming Languages : Java, Python, Node.js, Go (any 2+)

Frameworks : Spring Boot, Express.js, Django, Flask

Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis

Cloud : AWS, Azure, GCP

Containerization : Docker, Kubernetes

Testing : JUnit, PyTest, Mocha

Version Control : Git

Good-to-Have Skills

Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka

Knowledge of microservices architecture

Familiarity with GraphQL APIs

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking

Strong communication skills in distributed teams

Proactive time management and accountability

Commitment to code quality and scalability

Why Join Us?

100% remote work with global product teams

Ownership of complex backend systems

Career development and certification support

Salary aligned with European tech market standards

Salary Range

₦500,000 – ₦1,000,000 Monthly Gross

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to apply@alpha-global.org. Highlight your backend development achievements, cloud deployments, and relevant certifications.

About Alpha Global

Alpha Global is a Dutch-headquartered recruitment and outsourcing firm connecting top Nigerian professionals with international opportunities. We specialize in remote placements and global relocation for clients across Europe, with offices in Rotterdam and Lagos. Join us to build a truly global tech career.