Johannesburg: Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead

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 Requirements: 7 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 What My Client Offers: 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 If you are a Senior Backend Engineer / Technical Lead