Cape Town City Centre: Senior Backend Software Developer

Senior Backend Software Developer Shape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systems Claremont, Cape Town | R100,000 – R125,000 p/m About Our Client A pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and real-time insights. With a track record that includes world-first innovations, their solutions now span rugby, soccer, American football, and Aussie rules. They bring together engineers, data scientists, and sports scientists in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where technical expertise directly impacts how sport is played, viewed, and officiated. The Role: Senior Backend Software Developer As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be at the forefront of building low-latency, highly reliable athlete-and-ball tracking systems. You’ll design robust APIs, manage data pipelines, and ensure seamless interoperability across embedded systems, cloud services, and frontend platforms. This is a chance to work on true greenfield technology where your contributions will directly shape products that change how fans, athletes, and officials experience sport. Key Responsibilities Bring 8 years of backend development expertise to design and deliver scalable, reliable systems Develop APIs and data streams ensuring smooth integration across platforms Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and sports scientists to align features with real-world use cases Contribute to and maintain the cloud ecosystem (AWS or GCP) Ensure system reliability and feature quality through testing, CI/CD, and version control best practices Document code and processes to ensure long-term sustainability and team alignment About You Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience 8 years in software development with strong Golang experience (or another strongly typed language) Solid experience with SQL (PostgreSQL desirable) Skilled in Linux environments (local and cloud) Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP) Strong foundation in testing practices (TDD/BDD), CI/CD pipelines, and Git Hands-on, proactive, and a strong collaborator with clear communication skills Bonus skills: Network protocols (HTTP, TCP/UDP, WebSocket) and messaging protocols (MQTT/AMQP) Exposure to JavaScript/React or Python Strong algorithms/mathematics skills to support data science integration Startup or greenfield project experience Experience deploying local applications