Backend Developer

As a Senior Backend Developer at Awarri, you’ll build and maintain backend systems for AI platforms, focusing on scalable architectures, data integration, and real-time communication., As a Senior Backend Developer at Awarri, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining robust backend systems that power our innovative AI and machine learning platforms, Large Language Models. You will help design scalable and efficient server-side architecture to support data-driven AI models, real-time interactions, and secure integrations. By collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, your work will directly impact Awarri’s mission of advancing AI for cultural preservation, inclusivity, and societal progress across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side logic and architectures.
• Implement efficient and reusable code for processing large datasets and managing complex AI workflows.
• Build and optimize APIs for data ingestion, retrieval, and integration with AI models.

Data and AI Integration:

• Work with data pipelines to handle large-scale text, multimedia, and linguistic datasets for training and serving AI models.
• Develop systems to integrate and deploy AI models seamlessly within backend architectures.

Real-Time Communication and Streaming:

• Implement WebRTC and WebSocket protocols for real-time data exchange and communication.
• Support video and audio streaming features to enhance interactive AI applications.

Cloud and Infrastructure Management:

• Design and maintain backend systems on cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ensure backend solutions are robust, scalable, and optimized for performance.

Security and Best Practices:

• Implement security and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive data.
• Follow industry best practices for data security, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Collaboration:

• Partner with frontend developers and AI researchers to design cohesive systems and ensure seamless user experiences.
• Participate in architectural discussions to determine optimal solutions for product development., The Senior Backend Engineer will design and maintain backend services for core business functions, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams., The Senior Back-End Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains scalable backend systems while taking ownership of the software development lifecycle. Top Skills: AtlantisAWSCi/CdCloudwatchDynamoDBEc2EksFastapiGithub ActionsIamJenkinsKubernetesLambdaNode.jsPrefect.IoPythonRdsS3SnsSqsTerraformTypescript, Palmstreet

• At least 5 years of experience as a Backend Developer or in a similar role.

Cloud and Infrastructure:

• Solid working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Proficiency in containerization using Docker.

Real-Time and AI Expertise:

• Experience with AI integration, data pipelines, and managing large datasets.
• Proficiency in streaming technologies, including WebRTC and WebSocket.

Security and Networking:

• Strong understanding of network security practices and implementing secure systems.
• Familiarity with best practices for secure data handling and infrastructure management.

25 Days Ago Remote 150K-185K Annually Senior level 150K-185K Annually Senior level Information Technology * Internet of Things As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will lead on architectural decisions, develop backend services and APIs, and handle scalable architecture for millions of users. Top Skills: KubernetesNode.jsTypescript

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At Awarri, our mission is to enable the development and adoption of frontier technology on the African continent, starting in Nigeria, by building lasting technology solutions and creating a brighter future using the power of AI.

We are achieving that mission through the development of Language Models designed to represent and empower African languages and contexts. Join our team of AI innovators as we shape the future of natural language processing (NLP) in Africa, focusing on cultural preservation, linguistic diversity, and cutting-edge generative AI solutions.

Why Join Awarri?

• Be part of a pioneering initiative to shape the future of AI in Africa.
• Collaborate with a passionate and diverse team of engineers, researchers, and innovators.
• Contribute to projects with real-world impact, driving inclusivity and representation in AI.