163 Rails Developer jobs in Nigeria

• We are looking to employ an experienced Backend developer who will be responsible for working on applications at the backend collaborating with other team members to build scalable applications for various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
• Write clean code to develop functional web applications
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Perform UI tests to optimize performance
• Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications
• Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Gather and address technical and design requirements
• Provide training and support to internal teams
• Make use of and build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Liaise with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features
• Follow emerging technologies

Qualification & Experience

• BSc. / HND in Computer Science or any related discipline
• Minimum of + 2 years of work experience in a similar capacity.

Core Technical Skills:

Programming Languages:

Proficiency in at least one backend language:

• JavaScript
• Java (Spring Boot).

API Development & Integration:

• RESTful API design and development
• Experience with GraphQL is a plus
• API documentation.

Database Management:

• Strong in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
• Ability to design normalized schemas and optimize queries.

Authentication & Authorization:

• Implementing secure user authentication (JWT, OAuth2)
• Role-based access control (RBAC).

Version Control:

• Proficiency with Git and workflows (e.g., GitFlow)
• Experience with platforms like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: .netusing the Job Position as the subject of the email.

About Us:

SignalADoc is a leading innovator in the health sector, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions and exceptional user experiences. We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our dynamic team and help us create and maintain high-quality applications that meet the needs of our users.

Job Description:

We are looking for a backend developer who is passionate about bankend technologies (PHP, Laravel, Javascript and NodeJS) to join our team. As a Backend Developer at SignalADoc, you will collaborate with our team of developers, designers, and product managers to create applications that are innovative, user-friendly, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features, including UI/UX designers, product managers, and other developers.

• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

• Collaborate closely with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic with user interfaces built with React and React native.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend solutions using relative technologies.

• Implement server-side logic, APIs, and database interactions to support frontend functionalities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, optimize performance, and address scalability challenges.

• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in backend development, JavaScript, NodeJS, PHP, and Laravel.

• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or any related field or equivalent work experience.

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer (minimum of 3 years to 5 years).

• Solid understating of backend technologies such as JavaScript, NodeJS, PHP and Laravel.

• Understanding of REST APIs and integrating with frontend framework (React).

• Proactive attitude towards learning and staying updated on industry trends.

• Experience with version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and debugging skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with backend development frameworks like Laravel and NodeJS.

• Knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles.

• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and Bitbucket.

• Understanding of Agile methodologies.

• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman and Project managing tools like Jira.

Job Type: Contract

Abuja Full Time

IT & Telecoms NGN 150, ,000 Negotiable

We are seeking a talented and experienced PHP Laravel Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining modern web applications using the Laravel framework. You will work closely with front-end developers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Minimum Qualification : Degree
• Experience Level : Entry level
• Experience Length : 2 years

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable web applications using Laravel and PHP.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with the front-end team to integrate user-facing elements.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a PHP Developer with strong knowledge of the Laravel framework.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Proficient in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or React is a plus).
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git preferred).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and API security best practices.
• Understanding of MVC architecture and modern web application development practices.
• Experience with debugging, performance profiling, and optimization.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud platforms like AWS.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodology.
• Knowledge of Laravel ecosystem tools (e.g., Laravel Nova, Horizon, Telescope).

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Lagos Full Time

Banking, Finance & Insurance NGN 250, ,000

Easy Apply

The Backend Developer will be responsible for developing, and maintaining APIs that will be used across the web and mobile applications that power our products and services. The ideal candidate will work closely with the design, and frontend teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance applications for a fast-growing fintech ecosystem.

• Minimum Qualification : HND
• Experience Level : Entry level
• Experience Length : 1 year

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test, and maintain secure backend services and APIs.
• Develop scalable and efficient backend systems that handle high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and designers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code in PHP and Laravel or and TypeScript.
• Integrate financial service APIs.
  Ensure smooth deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of backend services.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in , TypeScript, and automation tools like Retool.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Docker, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of security best practices, especially for fintech applications.
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL.
• Proximity to the location (Ikota, Lagos) is highly preferred.

Company: Elexistech.

Contract Type: Permanent (3 years, minimum 1-year commitment required)

Compensation: ₦300,000 – ₦00,000 (paid by milestones)

Location: Remote (Nigeria preferred)

We're building a next-generation streaming platform and looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join our team. If you're passionate about scalable backend systems, mobile + web integration, and real-time features like chat and push notifications, this is for you.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Backend Development (Mobile + Web):

Architect and develop one backend system to power both our mobile (React Native) and web (React) apps.

Build and maintain APIs that connect seamlessly with frontend code.

Push Notifications & Real-Time Features:

Implement robust push notification services.

Build scalable chat functionality and admin panel integrations.

Admin Panel Development:

Develop an admin panel that fetches and manages app activities in real time.

DevOps & Server Monitoring:

Set up CI/CD pipelines, server monitoring, and alerts.

Implement auto-scaling solutions to handle large user bases.

Ensure high availability and uptime of backend services.

Scalability & Expansion:

Design backend systems to handle high traffic and scale across multiple regions.

Example: Deploy MongoDB clusters with regional servers close to new country markets.

Collaboration & Agile Work:

Work closely with frontend, mobile, and design teams in an Agile environment.

Participate in sprints, code reviews, and joint problem-solving.

Legal & Compliance:

Sign NDA + Service Agreement.

Apply legal knowledge in handling data (NDPR, GDPR awareness is a plus).

Requirements

Proven experience as a Backend Developer with strong focus on mobile app backends.

Strong knowledge of backend tools & frameworks , Express, NestJS, or similar).

Experience integrating one backend system for both mobile & web apps.

Familiarity with chat systems, push notifications, real time communication, streaming and admin dashboards.

Strong DevOps experience (auto-scaling, server monitoring, deployments).

Understanding of databases (MongoDB, SQL, Redis) and cloud hosting.

Knowledge of Agile collaboration tools.

Basic frontend knowledge (React, React Native integration).

Strong commitment to long-term projects (3-year contract, min. 1 year stay). We require you to stay with us for the duration of this project which is 10 months. We would provide more jobs for you.

Must have legal knowledge and be willing to work under NDA.

Experience in film world is a plus

A bonus: DRM/anti-piracy measures

Compensation & Benefits

0,000 – ₦5 000, milestone-based payment.

Permanent contract of 3 years (with milestone reviews).

Opportunity to get higher-paying projects if you deliver current project successfully within 2 months.

Work in a growing African tech ecosystem with global expansion plans.

Do you enjoy solving complex problems and building backend systems that run reliably and efficiently? Do you enjoy working behind the scenes to power real-time digital experiences? Tingtel is hiring a Backend Developer to help us scale our platform and deliver seamless performance to our users across Africa.

What You'll Do:

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Design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and backend infrastructure

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Collaborate with frontend, product, and mobile teams to ship features

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Optimize system performance, ensure reliability, and handle scalability

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Write clean, maintainable code and perform code reviews

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Troubleshoot bugs, debug production issues, and propose long-term fixes

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Implement data storage solutions and manage server-side logic

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Participate in sprint planning and share input on technical solutions

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Stay updated on backend best practices, tools, and frameworks

What We're Looking For:

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2+ years experience building backend systems (internship or freelance experience counts)

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Proficiency in C# with the latest .NET stack

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Experience working with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and version control (Git)

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Microservices & cloud: We favour microservices hosted on Azure using Docker and Kubernetes

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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow with a collaborative team

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Experience with
state machine,
event-driven systems, CI/CD pipelines, Azure functions

What We Offer:

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Join a fast-growing fintech startup reshaping digital services in Africa

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Work on meaningful problems with real impact

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Flexible, hybrid work arrangement

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Healthcare coverage and wellness benefits

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Clear growth path into senior engineering roles

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A fun, agile team that values innovation and initiative

How to Apply:

Ready to build backend systems that support millions? Click 'Easy Apply' to submit your application directly through LinkedIn. We'll reach out if you're a good fit

Role Description

We are looking for a Backend Developer to architect and deliver modular backend services that integrate seamlessly with modern front-end applications. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in , TypeScript, and React to manipulate and extend front-end code, and deep backend expertise in Python, PHP, or This role requires an API-first mindset, ensuring scalable, maintainable services that can power AI-driven and user-facing features.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement modular backend services with API-first architecture.
• Build, document, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Integrate LLM/AI models into backend workflows to support advanced features.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data-security best practices.
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and optimized for performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues in production and staging environments.

Requirements

• Proficiency with backend development in at least one: Python, PHP, or
• Familiarity with , TypeScript, and React to collaborate with the frontend team.
• Experience designing modular, API-driven architectures (microservices, event-driven systems).
• Strong background in API development and integration.
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and system security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice to Have

• Experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, custom fine-tuned models).
• Exposure to serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Firebase, etc.).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).

Nerdbug is a Nigerian Software Development start-up firm, passionate about solving tech-related business needs by offering business applications and support and empowering businesses with tech-talents, to enable maximum business value for businesses in today's competitive tech-space.

Our team is comprised of young, smart and amazing individuals who love what they do and are fun to work with

We are currently sourcing for a Backend Engineer to join our team for a project.

What we are looking out for:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Backend development

- In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)

- Hands on experience with programming languages like NodeJS, MongoDB, Javascript, MySQL Ruby, HTML, CSS, PHP and Python

- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures

- Working knowledge of CMS framework

What a typical day would be like:

- Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging

- Write clean code to develop functional web applications

- Troubleshoot and debug applications

- Perform UI tests to optimize performance

- Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications

- Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes

- Gather and address technical and design requirements

- Provide training and support to internal teams

- Build reusable code and libraries for future use

You'd be getting:

- Competitive Pay

- A remote work schedule

- An healthy and friendly work environment

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

We are looking to hire a Backend Developer to build and implement functional programs. You will work with other Developers and Product Managers throughout the software development life cycle. In this role, you should be a team player with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills. Your goal will be to build efficient programs and systems that serve user needs.

Location: Lagos

Experience Level: Intermediate

Minimum Qualification: High School (S.S.C.E)

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:

· Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts

· Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications

· Integrate software components and third-party programs

· Verify and deploy programs and systems

· Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software

· Gather and evaluate user feedback

· Recommend and execute improvements

· Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

Requirements:

· 3+ years' experience working with JavaScript, PHP & Laravel

· Experience with is a plus

· Experience and knowledge of test-driven development

· Experience and knowledge of micro-service architecture

· Ability to work in a team

· Knowledge and experience working with Git

· Knowledge of algorithms and data structures

· Experience and knowledge of building well-structured and documented APIs

· Experience and knowledge working with 3rd party services and APIs

· Minimum of 4 standard live projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₦350,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Laravel: 3 years (Required)