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Software Engineer with 3-6 years building production applications across Lagos's fast-growing tech ecosystem. Strong in JavaScript, React, Node, Go, and the remote-first collabo...

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salary_ngn_p25: NGN 800K

salary_ngn_p50: NGN 2M

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Software Engineer with 3-6 years building production applications across Lagos's fast-growing tech ecosystem. Strong in JavaScript, React, Node, Go, and the remote-first collaboration that defines Nigerian tech work today.

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ATS keywords: JavaScript React Node.js Go Software Engineering Lagos tech Fintech Remote Nigeria

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SUMMARY
Software Engineer with 4 years building production applications. Strong in React, Node, Go. Lagos-based with full English fluency and US/EU remote experience.

EXPERIENCE
Senior Engineer — Nigerian fintech, Lagos (2022–Present)
• Built core payment-processing service in Go on AWS Fargate
• Reduced API p99 latency from 300ms to 80ms via caching + DB tuning
• Led 4-person backend pod

Software Engineer — Tech consultancy, Lagos (2020–2022)
• Shipped client projects in React/Node and Python/Django

SKILLS
JavaScript • TypeScript • React • Node.js • Go • Python • PostgreSQL • Redis • AWS • Microservices

EDUCATION
B.Sc. Computer Science — University of Lagos (2020), Second Class Upper

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Software Engineer role at your organisation. Four years of building production applications in Lagos's fintech ecosystem — currently leading the payment-processing service at a Nigerian fintech — have given me strong fluency in Go, React, and the operational discipline that running real money infrastructure demands.

My current role has me owning the core payment service, where I cut p99 latency from 300ms to 80ms through caching and database tuning. I lead a four-person backend pod and bring strong code-review and mentoring habits.

I am comfortable with US Pacific, US Eastern, or European business hours and have collaborated with remote-first teams throughout my career. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Dear Hiring Committee,

I am writing to express my strong motivation to join your team as a Software Engineer (Lagos). Throughout my career, I have been driven by a commitment to excellence and a genuine passion for the work this role entails.

My experience has given me both the technical expertise and the interpersonal skills needed to make an immediate contribution. I am confident that my background aligns well with your needs.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience and motivation make me an ideal candidate. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Your Name

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