Backend Developer - NYSC
Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: NYSC (Hybrid)
Role Summary
- As an NYSC Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic for our applications.
- You will collaborate with other backend developers, frontend developers, product managers, and other team members to deliver robust and scalable solutions that power seamless user experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Python.
- Implement server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to frontend requests.
- Work with databases, designing schemas and writing optimized queries.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing backend systems.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and advancements in backend development.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency in Python and understanding of its frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, FastAPI).
- Basic knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration.
- Understanding of version control systems like Git.
- Knowledge of basic security best practices for backend development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A portfolio of projects or relevant experience showcasing your backend development skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
- Understanding of message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and asynchronous task management (e.g., Celery).
- Exposure to testing frameworks like Pytest or Unittest.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.
What We Offer
- N100,000 monthly stipend
- An inclusive and growth-oriented work environment.
- Mentorship and training programs to accelerate your learning.
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects using the latest technologies.
- A chance to build your career in a supportive and innovative company culture.
Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and portfolio to: careers@slate.ng using "Backend Developer" as the subject of the mail.