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Urgent! Senior Backend Engineer Position in WorkFromHome - Ally

Senior Backend Engineer



Job description

Ally City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Our client is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer who has held a senior or lead engineering role and is confident working within backend engineering frameworks to design scalable systems.

You must be based in South Africa and legally authorized to work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in fintech or technology startups, a deep understanding of backend system architecture, and thrives in a remote, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and Develop: Design and implement robust backend solutions that are scalable, efficient, and reliable.

  • Product Innovation: Translate product ideas into technical solutions that push forward our mission to power African payments.

  • Technical Problem Solving: Resolve complex technical challenges, with a strong focus on performance, data integrity, and reliability.

  • System Integration: Enhance the backend architecture and ensure seamless integration with internal and third-party systems.

  • Code Review and Testing: Maintain high code quality by conducting thorough reviews and automated testing.

  • System Support: Collaborate cross-functionally to support customers and merchants, resolving technical issues as needed.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on backend development experience with a focus on reliability and scalability
  • Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit and integration tests
  • Sound knowledge of API design, system architecture, and best development practices
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure, especially AWS
  • Ability to thrive in cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, and customer support

Salary: 1.1m-1.4m ZAR + Bonus per annum

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Human Resources Services

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Required Skill Profession

Networks & Systems



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