Backend Engineer - Node.JS at Flutterwave

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
• Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application.
• Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
• As a senior, you would also contribute to the team building efforts, owning product feature development and mentoring juniors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation, testing, delivery and maintenance of product features (new and existing)
• Creating technical reports on feature implementations
• Research on existing/new product features and areas of improvement
• Commitment to creating and maintaining secure coding practices (and standards)
• Providing support for product features (when needed)
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

• Adherence to coding standards and best practices (95% one-time delivery)
• Quality of written codes
• 95% adherence to agreed timelines for project and tasks assigned
• % backlog burn rate
• # of escaped/prevented bugs (at least 5 per shipped feature in a sprint)
• # of shipped features (at least 2 per sprint)
• # of enhancements (due to research) on existing features (at least 5 per appraisal period)
• Avg. response time to enquires & complaints through channels (at least 5 minutes after enquiries / complaints are logged).

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and work experience.

Competence and Skill Area:

• Good knowledge of Javascript/Java for the backend (NodeJS) [Typescript is a plus]
• Good, working, knowledge of a git
• Good, working, knowledge of the SQL query language (MySQL flavor). [Knowledge and understanding of ORMs is a plus]
• Good, working, knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB especially). [Knowledge and understanding of ODMs is a plus]
• Good research skills
• Good time commitment/management skills
• Attention to details
• Quick learner.