API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payments company is seeking a back-end engineer to contribute to AWS architecture strategies and implement high-quality solutions. This role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for growth, focusing on continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive back-end engineering experience using AWS.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to continuous improvement architecture strategies using AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement OpenAPI specifications.
• Design and optimize database schemas for performance and scalability.

Skills

AWS

PHP

Laravel

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)

Job description

About our client:

Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests heavily into their staff and successfully so judging by how long their employees stay with them. This is a growth position. This client hires for the long term so they are very happy to use your B2B or B2C experience to build your existing experience with ample opportunity for additional training and growth in a flexible environment. One of the few remaining hybrid opportunities so you can choose to work in office full time (with good flexitime to avoid traffic) or, if you prefer, you are welcome to do 2 or 3 days' remote work a week



What you will be doing:

• Contribute and give input to continuous improvement architecture strategies using AWS, prioritising an API-first approach and ensuring adherence to compliance and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement OpenAPI specifications, ensuring consistent and high-quality deliverables.
• Design, implement, and optimise database schemas to achieve optimal performance and scalability.
• Partner with front-end developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions, communicating effectively across varying technical skill levels.
• Actively participate in code reviews, promoting code quality, consistency, and best practices while ensuring testable and repeatable solutions.
• Continuously learn and apply the latest coding practices, security standards, and relevant information to drive team success.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• Extensive back-end engineering experience using AWS, with dev experience - PHP, Laravel and SQL all bring bonus points
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation, coupled with proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to work across complex tech stacks, taking an end-to-end perspective with a focus on code quality and continuous improvement.
• A strong collaborative spirit and team-oriented approach.
• Bonus skills include experience in Fintech or financial institutions and AWS certifications.

Job ID:

• J106917

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Desired Skills:

• AWS
• PHP
• Laravel