Overview
African Institute of Technology and Innovation (AITI) is a leading educational institution founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with over decades of combined experience across diverse industries, including Tech, Education, Banking, Telecommunication, Law, and Media. Our mission is to bridge the technology gap in Africa and nurture a new generation of skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who will shape the continent’s future in the tech domain, regardless of gender.
Job Position: Back End Developer
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer with expertise in PHP to join our talented team at AITI.
- As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers our applications.
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our clients’ requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using PHP and related technologies.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between the front-end and backend systems.
- Optimize and scale backend infrastructure for performance and scalability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a focus on PHP development.
- Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, and other related technologies.
- Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Experience with RESTful API design and development.
- Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for learning new technologies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why AITI?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional development opportunities and training.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Chance to be part of a forward-thinking tech team.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and any relevant work samples or GitHub repositories to: esther@aiti.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.