Software Engineer at Descasio - Nigeria

Job Overview

• We are seeking a talented and self-driven Software Engineer with experience in full-stack JavaScript development. While direct experience with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) is a plus, candidates proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks are welcome to apply. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their craft, is eager to grow, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment to deliver quality software. You’ll work in a cross-functional team—including product managers, designers, and QA engineers—creating innovative solutions and supporting the continuous evolution of our no-code platform, Plug.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development -

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and frontend applications using the MERN stack.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.

Collaboration -

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to ensure feature alignment and code quality.
• Participate in planning sessions to define requirements, provide estimates, and discuss technical challenges.

Quality -

• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure high quality and avoid regressions.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to address bugs and ensure smooth product releases.
• Conduct code reviews to uphold high standards of software quality and maintainability.

Continuous Improvement -

• Identify areas of technical debt and propose improvements to enhance the platform’s stability and scalability.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in software development.
• Take on new challenges with enthusiasm and continuously grow your expertise

Qualifications -

• 3+ years of experience in software development, with hand-on experience with full-stack development.
• Experience with the MERN stack or similar technologies.
• Prior experience working in an agile environment is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS.
• Proficiency with React.js or other modern frontend frameworks (e.g. Vue.js, Angular).
• Backend experience with Node.js and familiarity with API design and RESTful principles.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
• Experience with unit testing and automated testing frameworks.

Other Skills -

• Passion for code craftsmanship and continuous learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of features and components.