Senior Software Engineer at BorderlessHR – Lagos & Abuja

BorederlessHR is a tech firm based in Canada. They partner with different businesses in North America to recruit top tech African talent for available roles on a full-time basis.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Locations: Lagos & Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Details

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects.
In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills. If you also have hands-on experience in software development and agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.
Your goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality software design and architecture
Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
Review and debug code
Perform validation and verification testing
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
Document development phases and monitor systems
Ensure software is up-to-date with latest technologies

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer
Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
Experience using system monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic) and automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of selected programming languages (e.g. Python, C++) and the Java/J2EE platform
In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
Familiarity with various operating systems (Linux, Mac OS, Windows)
Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
Ability to work independently
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
BSc/MSc in Computer Science or a related degree