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SENIOR Python Back-End Software Engineer
| Location: | Sandton |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #GZ60945 |
| Company: | E-Merge IT Recruitment |
We’re looking for a passionate Back-End Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and is eager to build scalable systems that keep banking effortless in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (preferred)
- 6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development and project delivery
- Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI) for backend development and scripting
- Deep experience with AWS cloud services (IAM, EKS, RDS, MSK/Kafka, Lambda, ElastiCache, etc.)
- Hands-on expertise with Terraform (modules, state management, environment provisioning)
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, APIs (REST/gRPC), and event-driven design
- Strong database knowledge: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL
- Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Instana, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Python for enterprise-grade applications
- Architect and implement scalable cloud solutions on AWS (EKS, Lambda, RDS, MSK, S3, ElastiCache)
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD/GitHub Actions/Jenkins)
- Ensure application scalability, reliability, and security in production environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end software solutions
- Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment
- Implement observability best practices and maintain system health using monitoring tools
- Mentor junior engineers, perform code reviews, and drive engineering excellence
Position details
Reference number: GZ60945
Type: Permanent
Location: Sandton
Salary: Up to R1.4m per annum, negotiable based on experience and capability
To apply, contact Garth at az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other exciting opportunities.
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e-Merge IT Recruitment is a niche specialist agency committed to matching the right developers with the right companies. Explore more great opportunities on our website: www.e-merge.co.za
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Posted on 17 Dec 09:15, Closing date 15 Feb
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