Python Backend Engineer - AI APIs in Production

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Python Backend Developer for a Sandton-based role delivering production AI solutions. You will build APIs and integration layers that connect AI to real-world platforms, working across telephony platforms and external/internal APIs.

The environment emphasizes Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, API-first architecture and real-time telephony, with experience in AI or conversational tech being a strong plus. This is a permanent, on-site position in Sandton.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# and .NET for backend API development.
• Experience building integration layers and APIs connecting multiple systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and containerized deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend APIs and integration points.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate AI features into production services.
• Ensure reliability, scalability and security of backend systems.

Skills

C#

.NET

API

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Python Backend Developer for a Sandton-based role delivering production AI solutions. You will build APIs and integration layers that connect AI to real-world platforms, working across telephony platforms and external/internal APIs.

The environment emphasizes Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, API-first architecture and real-time telephony, with experience in AI or conversational tech being a strong plus. This is a permanent, on-site position in Sandton.