The primary responsibility of this position involves overseeing and executing key operational tasks to ensure organizational objectives are met efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a leadership role, along with a demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and team management. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, fostering collaboration across departments, and analyzing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Proficiency in industry-standard software and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.
We seek an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to architect, develop, and optimize our foundational services and application programming interfaces.
In this position, you will assume complete accountability for the backend architecture, enhance database efficiency, and uphold the integrity, resilience, and uninterrupted availability of our systems.
Responsibilities include managing daily operations to ensure efficiency, overseeing team performance and productivity, implementing and monitoring project timelines, and addressing any operational challenges as they arise. The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to align business objectives, maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations, and fostering a positive work environment. Additionally, the position involves analyzing operational data to identify trends, optimizing workflows to enhance productivity, and providing leadership in driving continuous improvement initiatives. Strong problem-solving skills, strategic planning abilities, and exceptional communication are essential to succeed in this role.
Design resilient, streamlined backend systems and microservices that prioritize scalability, clarity, and long-term maintainability.
Develop and implement robust, secure, and high-performance RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless integration and data exchange.
Database Optimization: Enhance query performance, refine schema architecture, and implement advanced caching techniques to effectively manage high-traffic loads.
Infrastructure & DevOps: Partner in the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure solutions, and server performance monitoring systems.
Mentorship Responsibilities: Conduct code reviews for peer pull requests and provide guidance to mid-level engineers on industry best practices.
Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with company standards.
Requirements
A relevant Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position.
4+ years of hands-on experience in backend development at a production level.
Tech Stack: Demonstrated expertise in the Laravel framework alongside comprehensive knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Regis.
System Design: Demonstrated success in architecting scalable systems, optimizing message queues, and developing microservices-based solutions.
Proficiency in Docker, cloud platforms such as AWS, DigitalOcean, or GCP, and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines is required.
A proactive problem solver, you are committed to crafting clean, efficient code while strictly adhering to security best practices and optimizing performance at every stage.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CV, portfolio, GitHub link, and any additional relevant materials by emailing eniola@wiseki.com, with the subject line clearly marked as “Application for Senior Backend Engineer.”
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
4 years
