Backend Engineer at Lendsqr

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Lendsqr is making sure that Nigerians assess loans at the time of their need by helping lenders reach these borrowers at scale.

Our LaaS (lending-as-Service) provides lenders with cloud technology, data, and native integrations that help lenders lend securely, cost effectively, sustainably and ethically. We also provide the expertise required for navigating the required technology and uniquely designed solutions suited to lenders’ needs.

The Lendsqr Person is smart, relentless, curious; has the capacity for independent and big-picture thinking and is able to challenge norms.

Those who choose to run with us, join us on our journey to innovate affordable credit for all.
Lendsqr is currently in the process of establishing itself in various countries. However at the moment, whilst we work remotely, we are only able to hire employees resident in Nigeria to ensure effective employee management.

Responsibilities

Implement, test, deliver, and maintain product features (new and existing)
Create technical reports on feature implementations
Research on existing/new product features and areas of improvement
Commit to creating and maintaining secure coding practices (and standards)
Provide support for product features (when needed)

Requirements

3+ years' experience performing similar functions
Minimum of a 2:1 grade from any relevant field of study
High level proficiency with TypeScript for the backend (NodeJS)
Good, working, knowledge of a Git
Good, working, knowledge of the SQL query language (MySQL flavor). [Knowledge and understanding of ORMs is a plus]
Good, working, knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB especially). [Knowledge and understanding of ODMs is a plus]
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

Competencies/Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creativity and resourcefulness
Organizational and time management skills
High analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and quick to learn
The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation Structure

Base pay
Incentive pay
Other company benefits as defined by policy

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