Engineering

Backend Engineer

The Automation and Control Circle·Nigeria, nigeria·Full Time·Remote
EngineeringEntry levelFull TimeRemote
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Company Description AutomationCC (The Automation Control Centre / TACC) is an industrial automation organization focused on research, development, and advanced engineering for intelligent automation solutions and Industry 4.0. Founded by experienced automation engineers, the company addresses both technological and skills gaps in modern industrial automation through applied R&D, real-world system implementation, and structured knowledge transfer. Core R&D areas include PLC and SCADA architectures, Industrial IoT, automation networking, AI-enabled predictive maintenance, digital twins, and smart manufacturing solutions deployed across leading platforms and OEMs. AutomationCC also delivers system integration and consulting services for SCADA, MES, process optimization, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 strategy across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and infrastructure. Through hands-on training programs and corporate learning initiatives, AutomationCC supports engineers and organizations globally in adopting and sustaining advanced automation technologies.

Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Back-End Engineer at The Automation and Control Circle. The Back-End Engineer will design, build, and maintain server-side applications and APIs that support industrial automation platforms and data-driven services. Responsibilities include implementing scalable backend architectures, integrating with external systems and industrial data sources, optimizing performance and reliability, and ensuring secure data handling and storage. The role involves collaborating with front-end engineers, automation specialists, and R&D teams to translate technical requirements into robust services, as well as writing clean, testable code, performing code reviews, and contributing to continuous improvement of engineering practices. The Back-End Engineer will also support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of backend services in production environments.

Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess strong Back-End Web Development and Software Development skills, with experience building and maintaining APIs and server-side services.
  • Candidates should possess solid Programming skills, with proficiency in at least one modern language commonly used for backend systems (Node.js, especially NestJS).
  • Candidates should possess Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) skills and an understanding of design patterns, code modularity, and maintainable architecture.
  • Candidates should possess foundational Front-End Development skills to collaborate effectively with UI/UX and front-end teams on integration and API design.
  • Relevant experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, and version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines is beneficial.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
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Company

The Automation and Control Circle

Location

Nigeria, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Entry level

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 20, 2026

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