Backend Developer

Build the backend powering the next generation of AI.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Backend Developer with strong Python experience to join a senior engineering team building and scaling production-grade AI technology.
This is more than a traditional backend role. You’ll be working on modern systems powering voice and text AI, real-time telephony and complex integrations within a regulated environment. The environment is deliberately lean, with technical architects setting the direction across AI and platform, player-coach leads driving delivery, and engineers trusted to take ownership.
You’ll be working on technology where AI, backend engineering, cloud infrastructure and real-time communication come together.
This is a genuine opportunity to build voice AI operating at scale in a regulated industry — not another proof-of-concept project.

What you’ll be working with:

• This is a modern, cloud-native environment built around:
• Python and API-first architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• Kubernetes / AKS
• Docker
• Bicep infrastructure as code
• CI/CD
• Real-time telephony
• Leading LLM, STT and TTS technologies
• GitHub-based development workflows

Reference number for this position is GZ61526 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a salary of R800k per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.
Contact Garth on garthz@e-merge.co.za or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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