Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

Design and create realistic backend engineering tasks involving bug fixes, feature development, and system improvements. Develop reference solutions and verification mechanisms for coding challenges. Analyze, debug, and resolve software issues across different codebases. Implement new features and improve existing backend functionality. Refactor code to improve maintainability, performance, scalability, and reliability. Review software solutions and assess code quality. Contribute technical insights that support AI training and evaluation projects. Develop deterministic verification methods that validate correct solutions and identify incorrect implementations. Document findings and provide clear technical reasoning when reviewing solutions.

Requirements:

Strong backend development experience with one or more of the following: Python, Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, C++ Experience building scalable backend services and APIs. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Experience optimizing application performance and reliability. Familiarity with automated testing practices. Strong code review and software quality assessment skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven track record delivering high-quality backend systems. Experience identifying and resolving software bottlenecks and production issues. Experience implementing complex features in large-scale applications. Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures. Experience maintaining and refactoring large codebases. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and provide structured feedback.

Required Skills:

Backend software development Python 3 Java Rust Go C++ TypeScript Algorithms and data structures Bug fixing and debugging Feature implementation Codebase refactoring Performance optimization Automated testing API development

Compensation & Engagement:

Remuneration: NGN 700,000 monthly Employment Type: Contractor Work Commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week