Lagos, Nigeria

Full Stack Engineer (Python/Django Backend & Next.js Frontend)

 Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are looking for five (5) Full Stack Engineers with strong expertise in backend development using Python/Django and mobile app development using Swift/Objective-C for iOS. The ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of algorithms and experience in building scalable, high-performance applications. These engineers will be responsible for developing and maintaining an athletes' marketplace platform, integrating various AWS services, and ensuring a seamless user experience on iOS devices.

NOTE: FEEL FREE TO APPLY IF YOU ARE ONLY PROFICIENT WITH PYTHON/DJANGO OR NEXT.JS.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Backend Development (Python/Django):

- Design and implement backend services for the athletes' marketplace using Python and Django.

- Develop and manage databases using PostgreSQL/MySQL for product catalogs and user data.

- Utilize Cassandra for managing product catalogs and transaction logs.

- Integrate Elasticsearch for fast and efficient search functionality within the marketplace. - Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of backend services.

2. Frontend Development (Next.js):

- Develop and maintain high-performance web applications using Next.js.

- Collaborate with designers to create user-friendly and responsive UIs.

- Optimize frontend performance to ensure a seamless user experience during video calls

and payment processing.

2. Microservices & Orchestration:

- Develop and deploy microservices architecture using Kubernetes for managing real-time online market services.

- Implement and manage StatefulSets for Cassandra to ensure seamless database integration.

- Deploy and monitor chat services using AWS EC2/ECS for optimal performance and scalability.

- Utilize Istio or Linkerd as a service mesh for microservices management and security.

3. Monitoring & Logging:

- Implement monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana to track performance metrics.

- Set up and manage logging infrastructure using the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

- Ensure that the system is highly observable with real-time metrics and alerts.

4. Marketplace Infrastructure:

- Deploy and manage marketplace services on AWS using Kubernetes for scalability and high availability.

- Manage Elasticsearch clusters for efficient search and indexing capabilities.

- Utilize AWS RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL) for storing product catalogs and user data securely.

- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security across the entire platform.

5. Algorithm Development & Optimization:

- Develop and optimize algorithms for product recommendations, search functionality, and transaction management.

- Ensure low-latency and high-performance for the backend services.

- Collaborate with other engineers to solve complex problems using efficient algorithms and data structures.

5. Collaboration & Teamwork:

- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver a world-class marketplace platform.

- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

- Mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth of the engineering team.

Required Qualifications:

- Experience:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development using Python and Django.

- Strong algorithmic problem-solving skills.

- 5 years proficiency in modern frontend development practices, including server-side rendering with Next.js.

- Extensive experience with AWS services, including RDS, Elasticsearch Service, and Kubernetes.

- Proficiency in database management with PostgreSQL/MySQL and Cassandra. - Experience in deploying and managing scalable services using Kubernetes.

- Technical Expertise:

- Strong knowledge of Python/Django for building secure and scalable backend services.

- Experience with Elasticsearch for implementing fast search functionality.

- Proficient in modern frontend and backend development practices, including RESTful API

development.

- Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

- Other Skills:

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

- Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

- Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.

- Experience with real-time communication technologies and marketplace platforms.

Location: 2 days at Lagos, Nigeria Office, 3 days remotely; Hybrid. 

Compensation: #600,000 - #1,000,000; Based on experience

  Required Skills:

Cassandra Kibana High Availability Swift Constructive Feedback ElasticSearch Performance Metrics Chat Search Pipelines Data Structures Structures iOS Scalability Django Video User Experience Microservices Algorithms Web Applications Compensation Kubernetes Metrics Reviews PostgreSQL Continuous Improvement Architecture Optimization Developers Infrastructure Availability Docker Integration Databases Security MySQL Teamwork Python Testing Design Engineering Communication Management