Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full-Stack Engineer (Backend Heavy) to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate is passionate about building robust and scalable backend systems while being comfortable working on front-end technologies (mostly vanilla Javascript and JQuery) when needed. You will be crucial in developing, maintaining, and optimizing our web applications to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Laravel and Node.js.
- Build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services to support front-end functionalities.
- Write efficient and reusable code to ensure high performance and scalability.
- Implement front-end features using JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap to create user-friendly interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver quality solutions.
- Debug and troubleshoot application issues to ensure seamless user experiences.
- Optimize database queries and manage data integrity in MySQL or other relational databases.
- Conduct code reviews and adhere to best practices in software development.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve systems.
- Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members when needed
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Experience:2+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with a strong focus on backend development.
- Backend Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Laravel framework.
- Strong knowledge of Node.js for building server-side applications.
- Familiarity with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Strong knowledge with API testing tools like Postman
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Preferably MySQL
- Deep understanding of how to scale and optimise backend systems
- Frontend Skills:
- Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap for creating responsive UI components.
- Basic understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Deployment & Infrastructure:
- Strong knowledge of AWS
- Deploying and managing server instances
- AWS core services (EC2, S3, ALB, Route 53, etc)
- Additionally Required Skills:
- Familiarity with version control tools includingGit and Bitbucket
- Strong understanding of the git workflow
- Working experience with collaborative tools such as JIRA and Google Chat
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
- A proactive mindset with attention to detail.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Salary offer is GHC3,500 – 4,500 per month
- Fully remote work with once-in-a-while in-person meetings to keep team chemistry
- Opportunity to work on exciting projects in a collaborative environment.
- A chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our products.
