Senior Backend Software Engineer

4 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Elitesearch Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
Platform Technical Lead / Senior Backend Software Engineer – Remote (South Africa Only)
My client is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer / Platform Technical Lead who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoys tackling complex, high-impact challenges that power products used by thousands globally.
About My Client:
  • A Digital Communications SaaS company with 20+ years of success
  • Award-winning culture built on innovation, trust, and flexibility
  • Expanding their global footprint with dynamic teams across South Africa


The Role:
The successful candidate will drive the evolution of backend platforms, shape architecture decisions, and integrate cutting-edge tools into their systems. Responsibilities include:
  • Owning and evolving microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures
  • Leading engineering design, architecture reviews, and scalability initiatives
  • Integrating AI tooling into development processes
  • Mentoring and growing a talented engineering team
  • Championing performance, reliability, and security best practices
Requirements:
  • 7+ years of backend development experience (PHP, Go, Python preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
  • Expertise in software architecture, OOP principles, and system design
  • A degree or diploma in Information technology or similar
  • Passion for innovation, automation, and resilient systems
  • Experience with AI dev tools is a bonus
  • South African citizen or resident
What My Client Offers:
  • Fully remote role with collaborative team presence in Joburg & Cape Town
  • People-first, empowering culture with a focus on innovation
  • Opportunity to solve high-impact challenges at scale with autonomy and purpose
  • Flexible work setup with meaningful contribution to global products
 If you are a Senior Backend Engineer / Technical Lead ready to lead, innovate, and shape the future of backend systems, please apply or get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity.  [email protected] or apply now

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