Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead
Elite SearchJohannesburg, South Africa30+ days ago
Job description7+ 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 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
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
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