Software Engineer Back-End Johannesburg R1m PA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong Python (FastAPI) 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 (FastAPI) for backend services and scripting
• Deep experience with AWS cloud services including:
  • IAM EKS RDS MSK/Kafka Lambda ElastiCache
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform including:
  • Modules state management and environment-specific provisioning
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture REST/gRPC APIs and event-driven design
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL SQL Server MySQL)
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions GitLab CI Jenkins or similar
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Instana Prometheus Grafana and OpenTelemetry

Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills):

• Proficiency in gRPC and concurrency patterns
• Knowledge of the Kafka ecosystem including Kafka Streams schema registries and the outbox pattern
• Experience with AWS infrastructure cost optimization
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Kanban delivery
• Prior exposure to cloud security best practices

The Reference Number for this position is GZ61010

This is a contract role based in Johannesburg offering a cost-to-company salary of up to R1m per annum negotiable based on experience and ability.

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