Company Name: Mentra

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Backend and Cloud Developer to manage the server-side architecture, cloud infrastructure, and API development for our application. The role involves building secure, scalable backend services. You will also manage the cloud infrastructure to ensure HIPAA and GDPR-compliant storage and secure communication between users and providers. This position requires close collaboration with the frontend team to deliver a seamless user and provider experience across mobile and web platforms.

Responsibilities:

Backend Development:

API Development:

Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs using PHP (Laravel) to manage user authentication, therapist management, session scheduling, real-time communication, and subscription handling.
Ensure real-time communication between users and providers for features like live messaging and session updates.

Payment Integration:

Ensure all payment transactions are processed securely and comply with data protection regulations.

Security & Compliance:

Ensure that all backend systems meet HIPAA and GDPR compliance requirements, especially for handling sensitive user data, session recordings, and transcriptions.
Implement encryption for data both in transit and at rest to protect user and therapist information.
Regularly audit and update security protocols to maintain compliance and ensure the highest standards of data privacy.

Cloud Infrastructure & Data Storage:

Cloud Architecture:
Manage cloud infrastructure using Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security for storing audio recordings and transcriptions.
Set up and maintain Azure Blob Storage to handle secure storage of all session recordings and user data.

Database Management:

Design and manage the MySQL database to store user profiles, therapist profiles, session details, subscription statuses, and payment history.
Optimize database queries for performance, especially for handling large volumes of session data, payments, and user interactions.

DevOps & Deployment:

Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions to ensure smooth, automated deployments and continuous integration of backend services.
Use Docker for containerization of backend services and Kubernetes (AKS) to manage the scaling of these services.
Monitor cloud services for performance, ensuring that backend systems can handle high loads during peak usage times without any disruptions.

Technical Responsibilities:

Real-Time Communication:

Develop and maintain Socket.io-powered real-time messaging between users and providers.
Ensure that real-time notifications and updates

API Performance & Optimization:

Ensure backend APIs are optimized for speed and reliability, especially when handling large numbers of concurrent users during therapy sessions.
Continuously monitor and improve API performance to ensure minimal latency for users scheduling sessions, making payments, or accessing session data.

Security & Compliance Auditing:

Perform regular security audits to identify and fix potential vulnerabilities, ensuring that the system adheres to the latest best practices for healthcare data security.
Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA and GDPR for data privacy, encryption, and secure communication across the platform.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in backend development and cloud infrastructure management.
Strong proficiency in PHP (Laravel) for building RESTful APIs and server-side logic.
Experience with Azure Blob Storage for managing secure cloud storage, and Azure Cognitive Services for transcription services.
Expertise in MySQL database design and optimization.
Experience integrating Stripe for payment processing, including handling user payments and automated payouts to therapists.
Experience with Socket.io for real-time communication and messaging.
Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and scalable service management.
Deep understanding of HIPAA and GDPR compliance for data storage, encryption, and security.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of cloud architecture and scaling in Azure.
Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Experience with secure data handling practices and healthcare industry regulations.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
Work on meaningful projects that make mental health care more accessible.
Opportunities for growth and skill development in backend and cloud technologies.

Education: Undergraduate (Required)

Experience:

PHP/Laravel: 3 years (Required)
Azure Cloud: 2 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 28/04/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/05/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦3,000,000.00 – ₦5,000,000.00 per year

Location: Abuja

Job Posted: 22nd April 2025

Job Category: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Abuja

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