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Full Time

Software Engineer / 2 weeks ago

Lagos

Application ends: 2026-09-12

Crown Interactive delivers innovative, cost-effective, service aggregation solutions to the Telecom, Media and Technology-based sectors. Starting in 2005, this London-based business has gained ground-breaking expertise integrating business systems with evolving information technology. Based on the local demands of emerging markets, a new operation has been launched with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. We also have a base in Washington DC. Our uniquely qualified and highly skilled team includes a diverse make-up of international technology professionals.

The company is guided by our operating principles of professionalism, integrity, efficiency, innovation, and unsurpassed customer service. Crown Interactive is launching a world-class Service Aggregator platform in Nigeria using cutting-edge Business Support Systems (BSS) platform. The service offering includes comprehensive order-to-cash services for local and international service providers who are seeking to outsource their business support systems with a minimum of capital expenditure. Additionally, Crown Interactive has established a Nigerian-based products operation with exclusive distribution rights to provide highly innovative 3G data and voice Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for individual consumers and small-to-medium businesses.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Software Engineer – PHP

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience as a PHP Software Engineer.
  • Experience developing enterprise applications.
  • Experience within the power/energy sector is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of Java is an added advantage.

Required Skills & Technical Competencies:

  • Strong proficiency in PHP 7+ and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
  • Hands-on experience with Yii1, Yii2, and Laravel.
  • Strong knowledge of MySQL and database design.
  • Experience working in Linux environments.
  • Experience with MVC frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
  • Solid understanding of SQL optimization and database performance.
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (experience with Vue.js, React, or Angular is an advantage).
  • Experience using Git-based version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
  • Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs (SOAP knowledge is an added advantage).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and application performance optimization.
  • Experience building workflow management applications and enterprise software platforms.
  • Familiarity with SaaS application deployment.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV to: careers@crowninteractive.com or recruitment@cicod.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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