Job Summary
The Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Tespire’s web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of back-end technologies, as well as experience working with Laravel/PHP.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and implement new features and enhancements for our web applications.
- Develop and maintain server-side logic using Laravel, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability while maintaining a high level of code quality.
- Document code and APIs on platforms provided by the company and as required.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve development processes.
Required Skills and Education
- Proven experience as a Backend Developer with expertise in Laravel 9+/PHP, Redis, multi-tenancy, queue and event mananagement.
- Solid understanding of database design and management using MySQL or similar relational databases.
- Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment processes.
- Understanding of agile development methodologies.
Experience
- Experience with server-side technologies such as Laravel/PHP.
- Knowledge of frontend testing frameworks such as Jest or Cypress.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcasing backend development skills.
Extra:
Job Type: NAN
Onsite Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.
