Fullstack Software Engineer (Backend Heavy)

TL;DR

Full-Stack Software Engineer (Backend Heavy) (Laravel/Node.js): Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and RESTful APIs for web applications with an accent on scalability, performance optimization, and integration with third-party services. Focus on building efficient server-side logic, optimizing database queries, and implementing responsive front-end features using vanilla JavaScript and jQuery.

Remote, Accra, Ghana with occasional in-person meetings

GHC 6500 per month

Company

Leading technology company providing software development services across multiple industries with a focus on cutting-edge technologies.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Laravel and Node.js.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Implement front-end features with JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Optimize database queries and ensure data integrity in MySQL.
• Debug issues, conduct code reviews, and adhere to best practices.
• Collaborate with teams, mentor juniors, and propose innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years professional full-stack experience, backend heavy
• Advanced Laravel and strong Node.js proficiency.
• RESTful APIs, Postman, MySQL/PostgreSQL (prefer MySQL).
• Backend scaling and optimization expertise.
• JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML5/CSS3.
• AWS (EC2, S3, ALB, Route 53), Git/Bitbucket, JIRA, Agile/Scrum.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote with occasional in-person team meetings.
• Collaborative environment on exciting projects.
• Opportunity to impact product growth and success.