Lead Backend Engineer - Python/Django, Fintech, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Pension fund contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive the core platform from Cape Town. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems in Python/Django, mentor engineers, and shape the technical direction of a fast-growing fintech startup.

You will lead API/microservice development, oversee code quality, and collaborate with product and QA to deliver high-quality features in an agile environment. Cape Town office with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python.
• Extensive Django experience and ecosystem know-how.
• Proven design/build of scalable RESTful APIs.
• Relational DB knowledge (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable backend services in Python/Django.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and microservices for clients.
• Oversee code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Mentor backend engineers and promote learning.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

Leadership

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive the core platform from Cape Town. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems in Python/Django, mentor engineers, and shape the technical direction of a fast-growing fintech startup.

You will lead API/microservice development, oversee code quality, and collaborate with product and QA to deliver high-quality features in an agile environment. Cape Town office with competitive compensation.