WhoGoFixAM

WhoGoFixAm is Nigeria’s first digital platform — built in Pidgin — designed to empower vocational learners, skilled artisans, and everyday …

Python Backend Developer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Description:

Location: Remote
Type: Full-time / Contract

🔹 About the Role

We’re looking for a Python Backend Developer to help us build the backbone of WhoGoFixAm — powering our marketplace, authentication, and data systems. You’ll work closely with frontend and product teams to design APIs, ensure smooth data flows, and maintain platform reliability.

🔹 Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain backend services using Python (Django/FastAPI/Flask).

Design and implement RESTful APIs to connect frontend and backend systems.

Ensure database design and queries are optimized (PostgreSQL/MySQL).

Implement authentication, authorization, and user role management.

Write reusable, efficient, and scalable code.

Collaborate with DevOps for deployment, scaling, and monitoring.

Troubleshoot and fix bugs in production quickly.

🔹 Requirements

Strong proficiency in Python and at least one web framework (Django, FastAPI, or Flask).

Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL, NoSQL is a plus).

Experience integrating third-party APIs and payment systems.

Familiarity with cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Knowledge of Git, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker) is an advantage.

Startup experience or ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

🔹 Bonus Skills

Knowledge of GraphQL.

Experience building scalable marketplace or learning platforms.

Familiarity with Nigerian/local tech ecosystem challenges.

Skills:

Eligibility:

Develop, test, and maintain backend services using Python (Django/FastAPI/Flask).

Design and implement RESTful APIs to connect frontend and backend systems.

Ensure database design and queries are optimized (PostgreSQL/MySQL).

Implement authentication, authorization, and user role management.

Write reusable, efficient, and scalable code.

Collaborate with DevOps for deployment, scaling, and monitoring.

Troubleshoot and fix bugs in production quickly.

🔹 Requirements

Strong proficiency in Python and at least one web framework (Django, FastAPI, or Flask).

Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL, NoSQL is a plus).

Experience integrating third-party APIs and payment systems.

Familiarity with cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Knowledge of Git, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker) is an advantage.

Startup experience or ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: 150.00 - 200.00

Status: Active

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