Backend Engineer at Reeds Africa Consult

About the job

• We are looking for a Back End Software Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Write technical documentation
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
• At least 4 years’ experience as a C# and .NET developer
• Familiarity with common stacks such as MERN, MEAN, LAMP
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python, PHP) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache)
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Great organizational skills
• An analytical mind
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field