DEADLINE: 19/02/2025
Software Engineer – Back end
Full-time
Raising The Village is hiring a Software Engineer – Back end in the VENN department shall play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the back end infrastructure for the departmentʼs web and mobile applications. He or she shall collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, designers, and product managers, to create seamless and efficient digital experiences for our users.
The Venn department is the data and technology backbone of our organization, connecting advanced analytics, and custom software tools with field implementation to ensure data- informed decision-making at every level.
Key Responsibilities:
Backend Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and APIs that power web and mobile applications.
• Implement efficient and scalable backend solutions using appropriate programming languages (e.g., Laravel, Node.js)
• Ensure data integrity, security, and performance of backend systems.
Database Management:
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexing for efficient data retrieval.
• Implement database solutions SQL, NoSQL that meet application requirements.
• Ensure data consistency, availability, and reliability.
Integration and APIs:
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and components into the backend infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs to facilitate communication between frontend and backend systems.
Scalability and Performance Optimization:
• Monitor and optimize backend performance to ensure low latency and high throughput.
• Implement caching, load balancing, and other techniques to enhance system scalability.
Security and Compliance:
• Implement security best practices to protect data and systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to data privacy and security.
Technical requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proven experience as a Back end Developer with a strong portfolio of backend projects.
• Proficiency in Laravel and Node.js.
• Strong understanding of database systems, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
Personal Qualities
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Independent thinker with a growth mindset.
• Must be passionate, self-motivated, and able to adapt.
• Strong sense of integrity.
Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We highly encourage female candidates to apply.
