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Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead



Job description

A truly FANTSTIC opportunity for a Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead who thrives in fast-moving collaborative environments solving real-world problems!

Location: Remote (must be based in South Africa – open to South African citizens / residents only)

Type: Full-time | Industry: SaaS | Level: Senior/Lead

A leading Digital Communications SaaS company that started from humble beginnings 20+ years ago has grown into a trusted messaging and marketing powerhouse platform with teams across South Africa and growing its global footprint.

They have received many prestigious accolades to their name over the years and offer a supportive, empowering, rewarding and innovation culture built on flexibility, openness and trust.

My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead to drive the evolution of their backend platforms, shape architectural decisions, and lead innovation.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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, OOP principles 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
  • Flexible work setup, and meaningful impact

If you would like to learn more about the position and company please contact or apply now!

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Required Skill Profession

Software Development



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