Own and evolve the backend platform architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
Lead engineering design principles, architecture reviews, and platform scalability initiatives
Integrate cutting-edge AI tooling into development processes
Mentor and grow a talented engineering team
Drive backend performance, reliability, and security best practices
Requirements
7+ years in backend development (PHP, Go, Python preferred)
Deep experience with microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), and message queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ)
Strong leadership in software architecture, OOP principles and system design
Passion for innovation, automation, and building resilient systems
Experience with AI dev tools a big plus!
South African citizen.
Offering
Fully remote (with a strong team presence in Joburg and Cape Town)
People-first culture : collaborative, fun, and supportive
Solve real problems at scale with autonomy and purpose
Flexible work setup, and meaningful impact
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