Backend Engineer

Oratory League is Africa’s first full-stack expression-tech company, innovating communication and collaboration across digital, cognitive, and physical dimensions. We’re building Oratory Workspace, a unified AI-driven collaboration platform.ROLE OVERVIEW:We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to develop and maintain highly scalable APIs, databases, and cloud systems powering Oratory Workspace. This a volunteer-to-hire position. RESPONSIBILITIES:Build and maintain RESTful & GraphQL APIsDesign scalable database architectures (SQL & NoSQL)Implement cloud-based solutions and serverless architectureOptimize back-end services for performance and reliabilityIntegrate AI/ML modules with back-end systemsEnsure security, logging, and monitoring best practicesREQUIREMENTS:Strong experience in Node.js, Python, or Go for server-side developmentHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Experience designing scalable database systemsFamiliarity with microservices architecturePassion for building transformative softwareNICE-TO-HAVES:Experience with real-time systems, WebSocketsCloud deployment for high-traffic applicationsAI/ML pipeline integrationBENEFITS:Founding-builder experience on a global expression-tech platformCollaborate with visionary founders and early teamFuture recognition or equity opportunitiesPortfolio building with a cutting-edge, AI-enabled productHOW TO APPLY: Send your formal application letter outlining the reason for your application, with your CV to contact@oratoryleague.com.