Backend Engineer II (NodeJS) at Flutterwave – Lekki, Lagos (Hybrid)

Flutterwave is focused on enabling seamless payments across Africa and beyond. Our mission is to create a trusted platform that empowers individuals and businesses to thrive in a global economy. As part of this mission, we provide an easy, borderless payment infrastructure that caters to both African and international markets.

As a Backend Engineer II, F4B, you will be key in developing and maintaining robust back-end systems that ensure smooth transactions. You will also contribute to improving and scaling existing features while working closely with a dynamic team.

Job Overview:

• Job Role: Backend Engineer II (NodeJS)
• Job Type: Hybrid (Lekki, Lagos)
• Category: Engineering ,IT
• Location: Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
• Education: Not specified
• Experience: 3-5 years as a Backend Engineer
• Salary: Not specified
• Total Vacancies: Not specified
• Deadline: Not specified

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain new and existing product features.
• Create technical documentation related to feature development.
• Conduct research to optimize and enhance product capabilities.
• Maintain secure coding practices in line with industry standards.
• Provide technical support for product features as needed.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy policies and global best practices.
• Carry out any additional tasks as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in backend development using JavaScript (NodeJS). Knowledge of TypeScript is a plus.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases, particularly MySQL. Familiarity with ORMs is an advantage.
• Understanding of NoSQL databases like MongoDB. Knowledge of ODMs is beneficial.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management abilities.