Senior Backend Engineer (NodeJS)

Helium Health
Nigeria
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Collaboration","Technical guidance","Code reviews"]

Build and maintain scalable, secure backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, including RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems. Design data models and services across PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, and help evolve microservices and event-driven architectures. Deploy and operate in AWS/cloud environments with CI/CD and containerization, monitor performance, and collaborate across Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps. Mentor engineers and use AI-assisted tools to improve quality and delivery.

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Helium Health
Helium Health
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Senior Backend Engineer (NodeJS)

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Job Summary

Build and maintain scalable, secure backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, including RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems. Design data models and services across PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, and help evolve microservices and event-driven architectures. Deploy and operate in AWS/cloud environments with CI/CD and containerization, monitor performance, and collaborate across Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps. Mentor engineers and use AI-assisted tools to improve quality and delivery.
Location: Nigeria
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, high-performance backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
  • •Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and third-party services.
  • •Design and optimize data models and services using PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
  • •Design and evolve scalable architectures, including microservices and event-driven systems where appropriate.
  • •Deploy and operate backend services in AWS/cloud environments with CI/CD and containerization; monitor and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability; mentor engineers.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceMaternity LeavePaternity LeaveLearning BudgetPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of backend/software engineering experience.
  • •Hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
  • •Strong experience designing REST APIs and integrating internal and third-party services.
  • •Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, especially PostgreSQL/MySQL and MongoDB.
  • •Experience with AWS/cloud platforms, Docker, Git, and CI/CD, plus strong security (authentication/authorization) and API best practices.
Experience:5+ yearsHealthcareAI/MLBackend
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationTechnical guidanceCode reviews
Tech Stack:Node.jsTypeScriptPythonPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisAWSDockerGitCI/CDREST APIsMicroservicesEvent-driven architectureUnit testingIntegration testingAPI testingAuthenticationAuthorizationPostgreSQL/MySQL

Company Brief

Helium Health
Provides digital health solutions including electronic medical records, hospital management systems, and telehealth tools to hospitals and clinics across Africa, aiming to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through technology.
Industry: HealthTech
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria
Founded: 2016
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