Experienced Software Developer Lagos

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Developer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of building, deploying and maintaining live production websites and applications.

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Smartrecruitmentnow, a  recruitment Company, isrecruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:  Job Title: Experienced Software Developer

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite

Resumption: Immediate Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Developer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of building, deploying and maintaining live production websites and applications. We need someone who is technically competent, creative, resourceful and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Develop, maintain and improve existing websites and web applications. Handle both frontend and backend development. Build and integrate APIs and third-party services. Work with databases and server-side technologies. Identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently. Improve website performance, functionality and user experience. Implement appropriate security measures and coding best practices. Manage application deployment and updates. Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions. Provide regular progress reports and technical documentation.

Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience. Proven experience working on live production applications. Strong knowledge of frontend and backend development. Experience with databases, APIs and application architecture. Familiarity with Git and GitHub. Knowledge of hosting, deployment and server management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently without constant supervision. Creative thinking, attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility. Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and take ownership of projects.

This is strictly an on-site position. We are not  recruiting remote workers. Preference will be given to applicants residing around:

Shangisha CMD Road Magodo Isheri Ojodu Other nearby locations.

Applicants must be comfortable commuting to our office daily.

1st December, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should email their updated CV to [Email hidden - Login to reveal] the job title as the email subject.

Application Instructions

Updated CV. GitHub profile link (mandatory). LinkedIn profile link, if available. Portfolio or links to websites and applications you have worked on. Frontend programming languages and frameworks you have experience with. Backend programming languages and frameworks you have experience with. Databases you have worked with. Experience with APIs, hosting and deployment. Current residential location. Expected monthly salary. Notice period and earliest possible resumption date.

Important

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their actual contributions to production applications. We are particularly interested in developers who can independently manage technical assignments, solve problems and deliver results without constant supervision. Only candidates who meet the stated requirements and are available for on-site work will be considered. If you are passionate about building reliable technology, solving problems and taking ownership of your work, we would love to hear from you.