Back End Engineer Job at Legatics

Legatics is an intuitive legal transaction management platform that simplifies and automates traditional legal processes. Designed by lawyers to improve legacy working methods and solve practical transactional issues, it increases collaboration, efficiency and transparency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Back End Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

The Role

• We are seeking a skilled JavaScript/Node.js Developer to join our dynamic team.
• This role involves proactive participation in the development of high-quality back-end components, mentoring team members, and developing new functionality.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain high-quality back-end components,
• Identify and implement solutions to improve existing systems,
• Mentor back-end team members, conduct code reviews, and facilitate knowledge sharing,
• Collaborate closely with the product owner and UK-based team.

Who you will be working with:

• Volodymyr Bulyha, Back End Lead - who you will be reporting into, alongside a welcoming, inclusive and committed team. 
• Team culture is really important to us. We are looking for someone who is excited to join us as a key employee at this important stage in our growth and who will bring new and exciting perspectives to Legatics. We are a friendly and passionate bunch with a wide range of interests. We love to socialise together too and hold regular team events.

Requirements
What we need from you:

• Over 5 years of experience in software development with JavaScript and/or Typescript.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Node.js built-ins, JavaScript, MongoDB.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with unit and integration testing strategies.
• Experience with GraphQL or similar technologies.
• Proficient in general programming skills (recursion, bitwise operations).
• Upper-intermediate level of English.

Bonus points for the following (but don't worry, these are NOT essential):

• Experienced Linux user
• Familiarity with AWS services (Cognito, SES, KMS, etc).
• Automated testing experience.
• Experience with Apollo Server, Kubernetes.
• Understanding of front-end technologies (React JS).