Principal Back End Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Are you a seasoned Back-End Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the retail tech industry? A leading company is on a mission to reinvent the brick-and-mortar shopping experience - and they need your expertise to help build scalable, high-performance back-end systems.Why You Should Apply:

  • xc3xb0xc2x9fxc2x94xc2xb9 Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • xc3xb0xc2x9fxc2x94xc2xb9 Design and build robust, scalable microservices
  • xc3xb0xc2x9fxc2x94xc2xb9 Collaborate with top Engineers, Data Scientists, and AI experts
  • xc3xb0xc2x9fxc2x94xc2xb9 Lead and mentor Junior Engineers
  • xc3xb0xc2x9fxc2x94xc2xb9 Work with modern cloud-native technologies
Your Role:
  • xc3xa2xc2x9c Architect, implement, and maintain scalable back-end services
  • xc3xa2xc2x9c Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
  • xc3xa2xc2x9c Optimize performance, debug issues, and ensure high availability
  • xc3xa2xc2x9c Champion secure coding practices and ensure compliance with data protection standards
  • xc3xa2xc2x9c Write comprehensive tests and maintain technical documentation
  • xc3xa2xc2x9c Provide mentorship through code reviews and knowledge sharing
  • xc3xa2xc2x9c Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the tech stack
What Youll Need:
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 8+ years of back-end development experience
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Proficiency in Elixir, Go, Python, or similar
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar databases
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Strong understanding of microservices and monolithic architectures
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Experience designing RESTful APIs or GraphQL
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Knowledge of security best practices (e.g., OWASP Top Ten)
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • xc3xa2xc2x9cxc2x94 Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Bonus Points For:
  • xc3xa2xc2x9exc2x95 Experience with AI-driven architectures
  • xc3xa2xc2x9exc2x95 Proficiency with ORM frameworks (Entity Framework, Phoenix Ecto, or ActiveRecord)
  • xc3xa2xc2x9exc2x95 Experience with Elixir, Phoenix Framework, and OTP concepts
  • xc3xa2xc2x9exc2x95 Building fault-tolerant, high-availability distributed systems
  • xc3xa2xc2x9exc2x95 Performance tuning and optimizing high-traffic applications
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1405130
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned