Senior Backend Engineer — Real-Time Switching Systems
Summary
Designs and builds high-performance switching systems for fintech payments, focusing on low-latency routing engines and reliable backend services.
Lesaka Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves designing and building high-performance switching systems. Ideal candidates should have 5–8+ years of experience in backend software engineering, expertise in low-latency systems, and a strong understanding of concurrency and reliability engineering. Responsibilities include implementing routing engines, optimizing systems for performance, and maintaining backend services. The position offers a hybrid work model.