Job Description

Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead
2025-11-03 - 2025-12-03
Permanent
JHB001132
Information Technology
Gauteng, Johannesburg
R 80 000 - R 105 000 Monthly Cost To Company (fully remote, includes medical aid and pension fund)
Platform Technical Lead / Senior Backend Software Engineer - Remote (South Africa Only)
My client is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer / Platform Technical Lead who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoys tackling complex, high-impact challenges that power products used by thousands globally.
About My Client:

• A Digital Communications SaaS company with 20+ years of success
• Award-winning culture built on innovation, trust, and flexibility
• Expanding their global footprint with dynamic teams across South Africa

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 ready to lead, innovate, and shape the future of backend systems, please apply or get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity. or apply now!

Skills Required