Technology

Senior Backend Developer

Bluechip Technologies Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
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Description

  • The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of professional experience in developing enterprise applications, with strong expertise in at least two of Node.js, Java, and C#.
  • You will also bring hands-on experience working with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL databases, along with the ability to design scalable and secure solutions through solution architecture
  • practices.
  • This role is both hands-on and strategic you'll be expected to write production-quality code while also contributing to system architecture, mentoring, and guiding the technical direction of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs for enterprisegrade applications.
  • Provide solution architecture input, ensuring systems are secure, performant, and maintainable.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Work extensively with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL, focusing on efficient data modeling, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
  • Implement best practices for coding, architecture, security, and testing.
  • Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and system design sessions.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to building a high-performing engineering culture.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Ensure reliability and scalability of systems through monitoring, logging, and performance benchmarking.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus)
  • Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of backend development in enterprise environments.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in at least two of: Node.js, Java, and C#.
  • Strong database expertise with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
  • Proven experience with solution architecture system design, integration patterns, and scalability.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated testing.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving ability, strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

Nice to Have:

  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures and real-time systems.
  • Experience with GraphQL or gRPC.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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At a glance

Company

Bluechip Technologies Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 29, 2026

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