Backend Systems Architect

7 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time

**Job Summary:**

We're hiring a skilled Backend Engineer to join our team at Communicate Recruitment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and developing scalable back-end systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior developers.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Design and implement robust back-end systems using modern languages and frameworks
  • Work closely with frontend and product teams to deliver high-quality features
  • Guide junior developers in their technical growth and development

**Requirements:**

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a backend engineer
  • Expertise in database management systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure)

**Qualifications:**

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
  • Experience with Elixir, Phoenix Framework, and OTP concepts (bonus)
  • Experience with data-driven and AI-focused architectures (bonus)


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