The Backend Engineer will design, develop, and maintain APIs and backend services that support web and mobile applications, build scalable and high-performance systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve existing ones.

• Job Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Temporary
• Salary: Not stated (Competitive salary and benefits package)

AISHA (AI supported Healthcare Assistant) is an advanced AI healthcare assistant designed to deliver personalized, accessible, and intelligent healthcare experiences to users across Africa and beyond.

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and backend services that support our web and mobile applications.
• Build scalable and high-performance systems, ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Optimize and fine-tune applications to ensure seamless performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve existing ones.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing effective solutions.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any related fields.
• 6 months – 2 years of experience in backend development (SIWES & NYSC can apply).
• Sound knowledge of backend technology Node.js.
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL), data modeling, and database design.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (Azure).
• Proficient in version control (e.g., Git) and agile methodologies.
• Solid understanding of security and data protection practices.
• Strong Java programming skills.
• Understanding of modern web architecture and technologies.
• Good understanding of TypeScript, ExpressJs framework, NestJS.
• Good understanding of OOP (Object Oriented Programming).
• Familiarity with unit testing using Jest.
• Good understanding of how the web frontend works.
• Relational database experience (MySQL).
• Experience with a Linux based operating system: Should be able to SSH into a remote machine, copy files, start services, etc. (This will be tested in a real-time environment).
• Ability to operate independently and flexibly in a demanding and multi-cultural start-up environment.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should Apply here.

Why this job might be a good fit:
This role is suitable for a skilled and motivated backend engineer with 6 months to 2 years of experience, strong Node.js and Java skills, and knowledge of databases, APIs, and cloud technologies, who wants to work in a dynamic, multi-cultural start-up environment focused on brand protection and consumer engagement.

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