Johannesburg: Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead

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