Software engineer: back-end - johannesburg - r1m pa

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong Python (Fast API) and AWS expertise to join a high‑performing engineering team delivering scalable, cloud‑native systems.

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys building modern backend platforms and contributing to architectural decisions.

Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field (preferred ) 6+ years' proven experience in backend software development and project delivery Strong proficiency in Python (Fast API) for backend services and scripting Deep experience with AWS cloud services , including: IAM, EKS, RDS, MSK/Kafka, Lambda, Elasti Cache Hands‑on expertise with Terraform , including: Modules, state management, and environment‑specific provisioning Solid understanding of microservices architecture , REST/g RPC APIs , and event‑driven design Proficiency with relational databases (Postgre SQL, SQL Server, My SQL) Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git Hub Actions , Git Lab CI , Jenkins , or similar Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes ) Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Instana, Prometheus, Grafana, and Open Telemetry Nice‑to‑Have (Bonus Skills): Proficiency in g RPC and concurrency patterns Knowledge of the Kafka ecosystem , including Kafka Streams, schema registries, and the outbox pattern Experience with AWS infrastructure cost optimization Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Kanban delivery Prior exposure to cloud security best practices

The Reference Number for this position is GZ61010

This is a contract role based in Johannesburg , offering a cost‑to‑company salary of up to R1m per annum , negotiable based on experience and ability. #J-18808-Ljbffr