Software Engineer Backend (NodeJS) at Youverify

Lagos
September 3, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

Youverify is seeking a skilled Software Engineer (Backend – NodeJS) to join its growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performing backend systems, maintaining technical integrations, and ensuring the smooth operation of microservices within a large-scale platform. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a passion for innovation, and a deep understanding of backend architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend features and enhancements using NodeJS.
  • Debug, maintain, and improve existing systems for better performance.
  • Expand and manage microservices architecture for scalability and reliability.
  • Review and approve peer code contributions to ensure quality.
  • Collaborate with product owners, partners, and business stakeholders to define technical requirements.
  • Manage technical aspects of third-party integrations including APIs, SMS, Email, Finance, and AWS tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with NodeJS in backend development.
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies, estimation, and time management.
  • Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks such as Mocha or Jest, with a preference for test-driven development (TDD).
  • Familiarity with web frameworks, web server technologies (Apache, Nginx), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions).
  • Working knowledge of GRPC, protocol buffers, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), caching (Redis), and API gateways.
  • Proven problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
  • Understanding of distributed systems, observability tools (Jaeger), and service mesh (LinkerD).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and portfolio with the subject line: Software Engineer Backend.
Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

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