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Backend DeveloperThis role has been designed as xe2x80x98Hybrid with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in todays complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate whats next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.:BACKEND ENGINEERAbout the CompanyAruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is a global leader in networking products and services. After acquiring Cape Networks in 2018, our Cape Town-based team continues to drive innovation, delivering intuitive, real-time Wi-Fi, network, and application monitoring solutions trusted by industries worldwide.We design and build everything in-house, from hardware to software, tackling exciting technical challenges across our full-stack environment.What the Role EntailsAs a Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize software powering our products and sensors, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Develop and enhance backend features to improve the product.Maintain, debug, and optimize existing features.Plan and implement software architecture and code designs.Participate in on-call duty (24/7) for 1 week every 2 months.Mandatory Requirements4+ years of backend development experience.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.Strong proficiency in Python.Experience working with Web/Cloud services, particularly AWS.Prior experience working on in-house solutions.Preferred Knowledge and SkillsExperience developing and supporting SOA/microservices.Knowledge of Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy).Familiarity with relational databases and database optimization (Postgres, Clickhouse).Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.Exposure to AWS services (EC2, S3, Kinesis, RDS, DynamoDB, Route53).Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka (beneficial but not mandatory).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.What We OfferFull-time permanent position with the excitement of a startup and the stability of a Fortune 100 company.Competitive salary.Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, life and disability insurance.20 days paid vacation plus additional leave types (e.g., maternity, study leave).6 months maternity/paternity leave (after 1 year of service).Company-wide events, cash recognition awards, and a referral bonus program.Ongoing technical and soft skills training.Exposure to the latest technologies and the opportunity to shape our product and growth globally.Additional Skills: Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX)What We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.Personal & Professional DevelopmentWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have xe2x80x94 whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.Unconditional InclusionWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.Let's Stay Connected:Follow on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.#southafrica#globalITJob: EngineeringJob Level: TCP_05HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: .Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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