Junior Backend Developer

About this role

Guinea Insurance plc in Lagos is seeking a Junior Backend Developer to join the Digital Technology team. The role involves supporting the Senior Backend Developer in developing, maintaining and integrating backend applications and services, with hands-on exposure to API work, testing and version control.

What you would do

• Assist the Senior Backend Developer in designing, developing and maintaining backend applications and services.
• Develop backend functionality using PHP/Laravel and Node.js.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and implement new features, enhancements and bug fixes.
• Develop, consume and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and third-party systems using REST and SOAP APIs.
• Use Postman for API testing and use Git/GitHub for source-code management, including creating branches, commits and pull requests.
• Perform unit and functional testing and provide technical support, under supervision of the Senior Backend Developer.

What they are asking for

• First degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Must have completed NYSC or possess evidence of completion/exemption.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in software/backend development.
• Practical experience with PHP/Laravel and JavaScript and/or Node.js.
• Experience developing, consuming or integrating RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of Git/GitHub, Postman and SQL/databases concepts.

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