Back - End Developer (NYSC) at Mitiget Assurance and Technology Services Limited

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF).
2. Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.
3. Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.
4. Manage database schemas and perform query optimizations using Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL).
5. Write efficient, clean, and reusable code following best practices.
6. Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications.
7. Implement authentication and authorization systems for web applications.
8. Create technical documentation for APIs and workflows.

Requirements:

Proven experience: Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience with python (Django Rest framework).

Technical skills:

1. Strong proficiency in Python and Django/Django Rest Framework.
2. Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases.
3. Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
4. Experience working with version control systems like Git.
5. Knowledge of server-side logic, database operations, and deployment processes.
6. Understanding of ORM (Object Relational Mapping) and database migrations.
7. Basic knowledge of security best practices in backend development.

Additional skills (nice to have):

1. Familiarity with Docker for containerization.
2. Experience with Linux environments and VPS hosting setups (Nginx or Apache).
3. Experience in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).