Backend & DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend & DevOps Engineer to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria. This critical hybrid role involves building core application services and automating the software development lifecycle for systems supporting health, nutrition, commodity tracking, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL).

Your responsibilities will include developing scalable backend services and APIs primarily in Python, ensuring secure data access across multiple systems. You will also design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment, implement containerization, and apply GitOps principles for auditable deployments.

Furthermore, you will develop and manage data pipelines for integrating diverse data sources, ensuring interoperability and supporting data transformation. The role also encompasses platform operations, including monitoring, logging, alerting, and ensuring data security and compliance, especially for sensitive health data. You will manage the full API lifecycle, develop API documentation, and implement API security measures. Additionally, you will support backend systems that feed dashboards and analytical tools, enabling data-driven decision-making in health, nutrition, and supply chain management.

Collaboration with technical Subject Matter Experts and Information Management Officers is key to ensuring systems meet programmatic and technical requirements. You will also contribute to technical documentation and knowledge management.