Johannesburg: Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead posted by Elite Search

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 for code, testing & CI/CD
• 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 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
• Competitive compensation, flexible work setup, and meaningful impact

If you would like to learn more about the position and company please contact *****@*****.co.za or apply now!