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Principal Back-End Engineer

Executive Placements
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

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 experienceand they need your expertise to help build scalable, high-performance back-end systems.

Why You Should Apply:ð??¹ Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
ð??¹ Design and build robust, scalable microservices
ð??¹ Collaborate with top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts
ð??¹ Lead and mentor junior engineers
ð??¹ Work with modern cloud-native technologies

Your Role:â?? Architect, implement, and maintain scalable back-end services
â?? Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
â?? Optimize performance, debug issues, and ensure high availability
â?? Champion secure coding practices and ensure compliance with data protection standards
â?? Write comprehensive tests and maintain technical documentation
â?? Provide mentorship through code reviews and knowledge sharing
â?? Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the tech stack

What Youll Need:â?? 8+ years of back-end development experience
â?? Proficiency in Elixir, Go, Python, or similar
â?? Expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar databases
â?? Strong understanding of microservices and monolithic architectures
â?? Experience designing RESTful APIs or GraphQL
â?? Knowledge of security best practices (e.g., OWASP Top Ten)
â?? Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
â?? Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure
â?? Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Bonus Points For:â?? Experience with AI-driven architectures
â?? Proficiency with ORM frameworks (Entity Framework, Phoenix Ecto, ActiveRecord)
â?? Experience with Elixir, Phoenix Framework, and OTP concepts
â?? Building fault-tolerant, high-availability distributed systems
â?? Performance tuning and optimizing high-traffic applications
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24 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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