Principal Back-End Engineer

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 experience - and they need your expertise to help build scalable, high-performance back-end systems . Why You Should Apply: 🔹 Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment 🔹 Design and build robust, scalable microservices 🔹 Collaborate with top Engineers, Data Scientists, and AI experts 🔹 Lead and mentor Junior Engineers 🔹 Work with modern cloud-native technologies Your Role: ✠Architect, implement, and maintain scalable back-end services ✠Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions ✠Optimize performance, debug issues, and ensure high availability ✠Champion secure coding practices and ensure compliance with data protection standards ✠Write comprehensive tests and maintain technical documentation ✠Provide mentorship through code reviews and knowledge sharing ✠Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the tech stack What Youll Need: ✔ 8 years of back-end development experience ✔ Proficiency in Elixir, Go, Python, or similar ✔ Expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar databases ✔ Strong understanding of microservices and monolithic architectures ✔ Experience designing RESTful APIs or GraphQL ✔ Knowledge of security best practices (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) ✔ Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines ✔ Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure ✔ Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Bonus Points For: ➕ Experience with AI-driven architectures ➕ Proficiency with ORM frameworks (Entity Framework, Phoenix Ecto, or ActiveRecord) ➕ Experience with Elixir, Phoenix Framework, and OTP concepts ➕ Building fault-tolerant, high-availability distributed systems ➕ Performance tuning and optimizing high-traffic applications 📩 For more IT jobs, visit https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/ If you havent heard back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on file for future opportunities.

Location: Cape Town Region, ZA

Posted Date: 3/27/2025