Software Developer at Green Africa

Experience: Mid-level

Education: B.A/BSc/HND

Job-type: Full Time

Location: Lagos

Field: Developer, Software Engineering

Green Africa is a value airline based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a new carrier that offers safe, reliable and affordable air travel to a much broader group of customers. This positions us as a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.

Qualifications

  •  BSc/HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 4+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong expertise in backend development using Laravel PHP and Node.js with the NestJS framework.
  • Advanced frontend development skills with React and Next.js, including responsive design and state management.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript for building type-safe and maintainable code across the stack.
  • Solid understanding of database design, optimisation, and experience working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, with familiarity in GraphQL and WebSocket integrations.
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and strong understanding of software testing principles and frameworks.
  • Excellent problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills with the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a creative, self-motivated mindset eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Job role

  • Design and develop scalable backend services and RESTful/GraphQL APIs using Laravel PHP and Node.js with NestJS, ensuring application performance and security.
  • Build efficient database schemas, optimise queries, and maintain databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
  • Create responsive, interactive, and high-performance user interfaces with React and Next.js, implementing modern frontend architectures with effective state management.
  • Develop reusable frontend components, maintain design systems, and ensure cross-browser compatibility and performance optimisation.
  • Integrate frontend applications seamlessly with backend services, implementing server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) where appropriate.
  • Collaborate on end-to-end feature development, participate in architectural decisions, and contribute to technical planning for scalable applications.
  • Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, debug and troubleshoot issues across the full stack, and maintain high code quality through code reviews.
  • Work closely with DevOps teams to manage deployments, infrastructure, and ensure the smooth operation of applications in cloud environments.

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