Backend Developer

Hpe Aruba Networking; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Backend Engineer in Cape Town. You'll design, build, and optimize software for innovative networking products. This hybrid role offers a blend of startup excitement and corporate stability, with a focus on performance and reliability. Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical aid

Insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• Experience working with Web / Cloud services, particularly AWS.
• Prior experience working on in-house solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend features to improve the product.
• Maintain, debug, and optimize existing features.
• Plan and implement software architecture and code designs.

Skills

Python

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

AWS

Postgres

Django

Flask

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

Job description

Join to apply for the Backend Developer role at HPE Aruba Networking. This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, enabling them to turn insights into outcomes quickly in today's complex world.

Our culture thrives on innovation and finding new, better ways to accelerate what's next. We value diverse backgrounds and offer flexibility to manage work and personal needs. We make bold moves together and are a force for good. If you're looking to grow your career, our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

BACKEND ENGINEER

About The Company

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is a global leader in networking products and services. Our Cape Town-based team continues to drive innovation, delivering real-time Wi-Fi, network, and application monitoring solutions trusted worldwide. We design and build everything in-house, from hardware to software, tackling exciting technical challenges across our full-stack environment.

What the Role Entails

As a Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize software powering our products and sensors, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend features to improve the product.
• Maintain, debug, and optimize existing features.
• Plan and implement software architecture and code designs.
• Participate in on-call duty (24/7) for 1 week every 2 months.

Mandatory Requirements

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience working with Web / Cloud services, particularly AWS.
• Prior experience working on in-house solutions.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Experience developing and supporting SOA / microservices.
• Knowledge of Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy).
• Familiarity with relational databases and database optimization (Postgres, Clickhouse).
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Exposure to AWS services (EC2, S3, Kinesis, RDS, DynamoDB, Route53).
• Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position with the excitement of a startup and the stability of a Fortune company.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical aid, insurance, paid vacation, parental leave, and more.
• Ongoing technical and soft skills training.
• Exposure to latest technologies and opportunities to shape our products and growth globally.

Additional Skills

Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX).

Our Commitment

We provide comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We invest in your career growth and foster an inclusive environment that values diversity.

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Equal Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, or any protected category. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive team that continues to innovate and grow together.