Backend NodeJS Developer at Zeno

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

• Zeno Nigeria is looking for a Backend NodeJS Engineer to join our Engineering team.
• Our engineering team works with the latest technology - constantly improving our codebase to make it better, more scalable, and leaner.
• We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Backend NodeJS Engineer.
• Most importantly, the applicant must be willing to work from a live-in official physical location the company has provided.

Hard Skills and Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript, Docker, and Containerization
• Knowledge of Node.js, ExpressJs, WebSocket,
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Good understanding of NodeJS file system module (fs) and server-side communication with third-parties applications
• Good understanding of MongoDB and Postgres or MySQL
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance when interacting with other applications
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, Bitbucket
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and development process and strategies (ie: software development models, TDD, unit tests, domain-driven design, etc
• We expect you to be exceptionally proficient at coding
• Provides input to the technology leadership, project management, and account teams to define deliverables and timelines.

Soft Skills Requirements:

• Ability to learn a new skill very quickly.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving.
• Team player.
• Good time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills.