Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead

Elite Search and SelectionWorkFromHome, Free State, South Africa

21 days ago

Job description

Overview

Responsible for :

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!

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