Tech Assistant (Junior Developer)

Strategic

• Feature Development
• Build and improve product features across our web applications using TypeScript and modern frontend patterns
• Implement and maintain server-side logic and HTTP APIs
• Work with relational databases and data models as part of day-to-day development
• Bug Fixes & Maintenance
• Investigate and resolve issues reported through support channels and internal QA
• Add tests for important behaviour and participate in code review
• Team Collaboration
• Work across product areas as needed, following established engineering standards and documentation
• Ask clear questions, document what you learn, and communicate progress openly
• Documentation & Quality
• Keep technical notes, runbooks, and handover material up to date
• Help improve developer workflows and internal tooling where you see opportunity
• Learning & Growth
• Learn our codebase, release process, and product domains on the job
• Take part in technical discussions and grow toward greater ownership over time

Essential

• TypeScript Proficiency
• Confident writing typed TypeScript — you understand interfaces, async code, and how to read existing modules before changing them
• Modern Web Development
• Experience building web applications with a mainstream JavaScript framework and component-based UI
• Comfortable working with HTTP APIs and basic database concepts
• Git & Collaboration
• Familiar with version control, feature branches, pull requests, and constructive code review
• Problem‑Solving Mindset
• Able to trace issues through an unfamiliar codebase and propose sensible fixes
• Resourceful when blocked, but willing to escalate early when needed
• Early‑Career or Career‑Switcher (0–2 years)
• Recent graduate, bootcamp graduate, or self‑taught developer with demonstrable projects
• A portfolio or public code samples is strongly preferred
• Lagos‑Based
• Available for on‑site work in Lagos; occasional remote flexibility for focused deep‑work days

Required