Senior Backend Developer (Lamp Stack)


Job Description

ERYK IT Solutions - We are a professional IT services firm providing technical assistance to increase efficiency and work capacity in an instance withEryk® IT Specialists.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Lamp Stack)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using PHP (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
  • Design and manage relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
  • Build microservices and optimize backend logic.
  • Integrate third-party systems (HRMS, Active Directory, wearables, etc.).
  • Implement caching strategies using Redis or Memcached for performance optimization.
  • Ensure security and encryption, following best practices in data privacy and compliance.
  • Optimize backend services for scalability in cloud environments (AWS / Azure).
  • Implement server-side security features like data encryption, SSL/TLS.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade backend systems.
  • Manage web servers (Apache, Nginx) and maintain server configurations.
  • Document technical designs and system architecture.
  • Collaborate with DevOps for smooth CI/CD workflows using Git, Jenkins, Docker.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years of backend development experience with PHP (Laravel, Symfony) and MySQL/PostgreSQL.
  • Strong understanding of the LAMP stack and web server management (Apache, Nginx).
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in API development and integration.
  • Expertise in database design, optimization, and query performance with MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS / Azure.
  • Familiarity with security best practices, data encryption, and access control mechanisms.
  • Experience with version control tools (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Salary
N800,000 / N1,200,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2024.


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