Backend Developer at Emergency Response Africa (ERA)

Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a health tech start up on a mission to provide medical care to emergency victims in Africa. Many African countries do not have access to an emergency system like 9-1-1, resulting in thousands of unnecessary deaths annually. We are determined to change that. ERA trains first responders and equip them with intelligent dispatch and communications technology and low-cost medical transportation to create a sustainable and scalable emergency medical system in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking for an analytical, results-driven Back-end Developer who will work with team members to troubleshoot and improve current back-end applications and processes.
• The Back-end Developer will use his or her understanding of programming languages and tools to analyze current codes and industry developments, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and create a more seamless experience for users. You should have excellent communication, computer, and project management skills.
• To succeed as a Backend Developer, you should be focused on building a better, more efficient program and creating a better end-user experience. You should be knowledgeable, collaborative, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Recording data and reporting it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership.
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Taking lead on projects, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven work experience as a Back-end developer
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as NodeJS, Java, PHP, Python may be required.
• Strong understanding of the web as well as mobile development cycle and programming techniques and tools.
• Recent experience with developing and deploying solutions in a cloud computing environment such as AWS / Google cloud.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter as an attachment to: [email protected] Using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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Application Deadline  22nd December, 2020.