Staff Full-Stack Engineer

Lagos
March 18, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

A leading organization is seeking an experienced Staff Full-Stack Engineer to drive backend excellence and contribute to full-stack development across its consumer-focused products. This role involves setting technical direction, guiding engineering teams, and delivering scalable, high-performance solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep backend expertise with strong leadership and a passion for mentoring developers and improving engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend and full-stack features
  • Define technical roadmaps, architecture decisions, and best practices across engineering teams
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and testable code
  • Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and support team growth
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver features efficiently
  • Participate in system architecture, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance system performance and scalability
  • Conduct technical interviews and support talent acquisition efforts
  • Perform feasibility studies, research emerging technologies, and contribute to innovation initiatives

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in backend engineering, with strong expertise in Node.js
  • Solid foundation in programming principles and software development best practices
  • Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, including React, in a full-stack environment
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams and mentoring developers
  • Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows
  • Experience writing testable code, including unit and integration tests
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with data-driven product development and A/B testing is an added advantage
  • Prior experience in a fast-growing startup, especially within on-demand services, is a plus

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