Backend Engineer at Acumen Digital
Acumen Digital is a user experience design agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. We create interactive experiences and products for brands around the globe. Multidisciplinary User Experience, product & digital design firm, building identities and experiences to elevate and empower organizations.Role Overview:
The Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications and APIs. You will play a key role in shaping system architecture, improving performance, and ensuring the reliability of our backend infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, mobile, product, and design) to define and implement new features.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Build and optimize database schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
Implement and maintain integrations with third-party APIs and services.
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and uphold best practices in software engineering.
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions for current and future systems.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across backend services.
Ensure backend systems meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to improving team workflows and standards.
Requirements:
3–6 years of professional experience in backend development (mid-level) or 6+ years (senior level).
Strong proficiency in Golang, Node.js, and/or Python.Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and/or GRPC.
Solid understanding of database systems both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and version control (Git).
Good understanding of software architecture principles, system design, and scalability.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Bonus points if you have
Experience with microservices architecture.
Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Experience with serverless architecture or event-driven systems.
Prior work in fintech, payments, or high-volume transaction systems.
Contribution to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level.
Flexible work structure.
Health insurance and wellness benefits.
Learning & development support, access to courses.An environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
