Python Backend Engineer - Remote & Flexible Hours

Techrepo.co.za; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Birthday leave

Discounts

Free Mr D delivery

Job summary

Mr D is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable, reliable services that power millions of users. You will work in distributed systems, Python-based backends, and cloud-native environments, embracing a culture of learning and collaboration.

You will contribute to API design, data streaming, and real-time processing with technologies like Kafka, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and Elastic. The role supports remote/hybrid work and flexible hours in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python programming and Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience building distributed backend systems with scalable architectures.
• Strong knowledge of API design and data streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, reliable backend systems that impact millions of users.
• Collaborate in cross-skilled teams with a culture of honesty and integrity.
• Work with remote/hybrid setups and flexible hours.
• Learn new skills and continuously improve systems and craft.
• Design and maintain secure, scalable APIs.

Skills

Python

Unix/Linux

Distributed Systems

API Design

Data Streaming

PostgreSQL

Redis

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Git

DynamoDB

Elastic

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AWS

Job description

Mr D is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable, reliable services that power millions of users. You will work in distributed systems, Python-based backends, and cloud-native environments, embracing a culture of learning and collaboration.

You will contribute to API design, data streaming, and real-time processing with technologies like Kafka, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and Elastic. The role supports remote/hybrid work and flexible hours in Cape Town.