Backend Python Engineer - Cloud, Microservices & APIs

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Backend Software Engineer (Python) to join a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development lifecycle. You will design, implement, test, and deploy server-side components powering core applications, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of backend experience, strong knowledge of Python, RESTful APIs, and modern cloud-based architectures, with exposure to Kubernetes and containerisation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience in back-end software development and delivery
• Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance backend systems
• Translate business and technical requirements for delivery teams
• Build solutions with performance, reliability, and scalability in mind

Skills

Backend development

Python

RESTful APIs

Cloud computing

Kubernetes

Testing

Version control

Database queries

Education

Relevant IT degree

Grade 12 National Certificate

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Backend Software Engineer (Python) to join a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development lifecycle. You will design, implement, test, and deploy server-side components powering core applications, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of backend experience, strong knowledge of Python, RESTful APIs, and modern cloud-based architectures, with exposure to Kubernetes and containerisation.