Backend Engineer

Confidential Employer

Job Overview

Location

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Salary

NGN 600,000 - 800,000 monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

May 13, 2026

About the Company

Our client is a leading diversified investment holding company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. They are at the forefront of driving innovation across Africa's most vital sectors, including advanced financial services, investment banking, sustainable agriculture, and energy.

With a clear mission to connect potential with opportunity, the company is actively constructing a sophisticated digital ecosystem to fuel its rapid expansion and solidify its market position.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our client's innovative team. This role is integral to developing and maintaining robust backend services and APIs that form the backbone of their expanding digital ecosystem.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions using Node.js, Express, NestJS, and TypeScript. A strong understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and database management (SQL, ORMs) is essential. Your work will involve applying clean architecture principles and ensuring the security and reliability of financial systems.

This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within the Fintech and investment banking sectors, driving the company's technological advancement and market leadership.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

Node.jsExpressNestJSTypeScriptSQLPostgreSQLTypeORMMicroservicesRESTful APIsGraphQLDockerKubernetesLinuxKafkaRabbitMQRedis

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable backend services and RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
  • Apply SOLID principles and clean architecture for financial systems.
  • Implement secure Auth (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC) and data protection (encryption).
  • Manage database schemas and caching strategies (Redis).
  • Experience in Fintech, Banking, or Insurance is a major plus.

Qualifications

  • Tech Stack: Node.js, Express, NestJS, and TypeScript.
  • Databases: Strong SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and ORM experience (e.g., TypeORM).
  • Architecture: Microservices, API design, and Event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • DevOps/Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux systems.

How to Apply

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<p>The financial technology sector in Africa is experiencing unprecedented growth, creating a high demand for skilled backend engineers. This role is critical for developing robust, scalable backend services and APIs that power our client's digital transformation. You will focus on microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and secure API design, directly impacting business ROI and operational efficiency. Your expertise will be vital in building a secure and high-performance digital ecosystem, supporting the company's strategic expansion and leadership in the market.</p>

Posted Date

April 29, 2026