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Backend Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team at Communicate Recruitment. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance backend systems using Go or Java, integrating with Kafka and gRPC, and scaling platforms that push boundaries.

About Us
We are a leading recruitment agency in Cape Town, specialising in IT careers. We assist developers in finding their ideal job opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities as a Senior Software Engineer will include:
  • Crafting high-performance backend systems using Go or Java
  • Integrating with Kafka and gRPC
  • Scaling platforms that push boundaries
  • Working collaboratively with the development team to design and develop software solutions
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development

Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should have:
  • A minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience
  • Expertise in Go or Java, Kafka, gRPC
  • A strong background in distributed systems and microservices
  • Experience with frontend edge (bonus points if you know TypeScript & Vue.js or React)
  • CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud-native architectures
  • A passion for ownership, innovation, and driving products forward

Benefits
As a Senior Software Engineer at Communicate Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to own your product, drive real impact, and build your legacy.