Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Remote, Remote, South-Africa

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong Python (Fast API) and AWS expertise to join a high‑performing engineering team delivering scalable, cloud‑native systems.

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys building modern backend platforms and contributing to architectural decisions.

Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field (preferred ) 6+ years' proven experience in backend software development and project delivery Strong proficiency in Python (Fast API) for backend services and scripting Deep experience with AWS cloud services , including: IAM, EKS, RDS, MSK/Kafka, Lambda, Elasti Cache Hands‑on expertise with Terraform , including: Modules, state management, and environment-specific provisioning Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST/g RPC APIs , and event‑driven design Proficiency with relational databases (Postgre SQL, SQL Server, My SQL) Exp...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, South-Africa
Posted: June 19, 2026
Deadline: July 29, 2026