Co-Founder Role: Skilled Full-Stack Developer(Backend focus) (EQUITY COMPENSATED ONLY) Lagos

Co-Founder Role: Skilled Full-Stack Developer(Backend focus) (EQUITY COMPENSATED ONLY)
Lagos
Lagos, Faro, Portugal

As the Co-founder Fullstack Developer (Backend Focus) at Nairola, you will be responsible for architecting and developing the core backend systems that facilitate secure and efficient medical data exchange between hospitals and laboratories. Your role will be crucial in ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance with healthcare data regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development & Architecture (Nest. js - Type
  Script)
• Design, develop, and maintain the backend API using Nest. js (Type
  Script).
• Implement scalable and modular microservices to support different platform functionalities.
• Ensure high availability, low latency, and efficient request handling.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and
  - based access control (RBAC).
• Database & Data Management
• Design and optimize relational and No
  SQL databases (e. g. , Postgre
  SQL, Mongo
  DB).
• Implement data encryption, backup strategies, and indexing to ensure fast and secure access.
• Ensure efficient handling of
  - scale medical records with structured and unstructured data.
• API Development & Integration
• Build RESTful APIs and Graph
  QL endpoints to enable seamless
  - backend communication.
• Integrate with
  - party healthcare APIs (e. g. , FHIR, HL7) to support interoperability.
• Ensure API security using rate limiting, API gateways, and validation layers.
• Security & Compliance
• Implement
  -
  - end encryption, HIPAA-compliant data handling, and GDPR/NDPR compliance.
• Enforce strict logging and monitoring for tracking access and potential vulnerabilities.
• Regularly perform security audits and penetration testing to protect sensitive medical data.
• Dev
  Ops & Infrastructure
• Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Deploy services on cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) using Docker & Kubernetes.
• Monitor server performance using Prometheus, Grafana, or other observability tools.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Work closely with the Product Designer and Frontend Developer (React. js, Type
  Script) to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Guide junior developers, provide code reviews, and maintain best practices.
• Participate in strategic
  - making, including product roadmaps and investor discussions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Keep up with emerging technologies in health tech, security, and backend development.
• Optimize performance and reduce technical debt by refactoring and improving existing systems.

• Backend: Nest. js (Type
  Script)
• Frontend: React. js (Type
  Script)
• Database: Postgre
  SQL, Mongo
  DB
• Authentication: JWT, OAuth, RBAC
• APIs: REST, Graph
  QL, FHIR/HL7
• Dev
  Ops: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS/GCP
• Security: Encryption, Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, NDPR)