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Senior Backend Software Engineer Technical Lead

Senior Backend Software Engineer Technical Lead

Elite Search & SelectionWorkFromHome, Mpumalanga, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

Overview

A truly FANTSTIC opportunity for a Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead who thrives in fast-moving collaborative environments solving real-world problems!

Location : Remote (must be based in South Africa open to South African citizens / residents only)

Type : Full-time Industry : SaaS Level : Senior / Lead

A leading Digital Communications SaaS company that started from humble beginnings 20 years ago has grown into a trusted messaging and marketing powerhouse platform with teams across South Africa and growing its global footprint. They have received many prestigious accolades to their name over the years and offer a supportive empowering rewarding and innovation culture built on flexibility openness and trust.

My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead to drive the evolution of their backend platforms shape architectural decisions and lead innovation.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • If you would like to learn more about the position and company please contact or apply now!

    Package & Remuneration

    R 70 000 - R 95 000 - Monthly plus fully remote includes medical aid and pension fund

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    VMware,Cloud Infrastructure,React,Redux,AJAX,Data Structures,Maya,Java,backbone.js,Operating Systems,Oracle,Distributed Systems

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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