Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB001132/HLG

Date posted:

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

70 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A truly FANTSTIC opportunity for a Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead who thrives in fast-moving collaborative environments solving real-world problems!

Location: Remote (must be based in South Africa – open to South African citizens / residents only)
Type: Full-time | Industry: SaaS | Level: Senior/Lead
A leading Digital Communications SaaS company that started from humble beginnings 20+ years ago has grown into a trusted messaging and marketing powerhouse platform with teams across South Africa and growing its global footprint. They have received many prestigious accolades to their name over the years and offer a supportive, empowering, rewarding and innovation culture built on flexibility, openness and trust.

My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead to drive the evolution of their backend platforms, shape architectural decisions, and lead innovation.

POSITION INFO:
Responsible for:

Own and evolve the backend platform architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
Lead engineering design principles, architecture reviews, and platform scalability initiatives
Integrate cutting-edge AI tooling into development processes
Mentor and grow a talented engineering team
Drive backend performance, reliability, and security best practices

Requirements:

7+ years in backend development (PHP, Go, Python preferred)
Deep experience with microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
Strong leadership in software architecture, OOP principles and system design
Passion for innovation, automation, and building resilient systems
Experience with AI dev tools a big plus!
South African citizen.

Offering:

Fully remote (with a strong team presence in Joburg and Cape Town)
People-first culture: collaborative, fun, and supportive
Solve real problems at scale with autonomy and purpose
Flexible work setup, and meaningful impact

If you would like to learn more about the position and company please contact or apply now!

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