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Lead Backend Developer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
- Extensive experience with server-side languages like Java, Python, Go, or C#.
- Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), including performance tuning and schema design.
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.
Full description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Backend Developer to spearhead their backend engineering initiatives in Tembisa . In this critical role, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying robust and scalable backend systems that power our core products. You will lead a talented team of developers, mentor them, and drive technical excellence through best practices and innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned developer to make a significant impact, influence technical strategy, and grow within a company committed to technological advancement and fostering a strong engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement scalable and resilient backend services and APIs.
- Lead and mentor a team of backend developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for backend development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Oversee the deployment and operational aspects of backend systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
- Extensive experience with server-side languages like Java, Python, Go, or C#.
- Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), including performance tuning and schema design.
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
- Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
- Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
- Dynamic and innovative work environment located in Tembisa .