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Senior Backend Engineer

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Wes-Kaap

Hybrid

ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Backend Developer specializing in Golang. The role involves developing low-latency backend systems for real-time tracking. Candidates should have over 8 years of software development experience, strong Golang skills, and familiarity with SQL, Linux, and cloud services like AWS or GCP. This position offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years software development experience.
  • Strong Golang skills (or similar strongly typed language).
  • Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL preferred).
  • Experience with Linux, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend systems in Golang.
  • Build APIs, databases, and asynchronous messaging services.
  • Deploy code across pitch-side and cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and product teams.

Skills

Golang
SQL (PostgreSQL)
Linux
AWS or GCP
Job description
Senior Backend Developer (Golang)

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)

Join a cutting-edge tech team building real-time tracking systems. You'll work on low-latency backend services powering live broadcasts, officiating tools, and next-gen analytics.

What You’ll Do
  • Develop and maintain backend systems in Golang.
  • Build APIs, databases, and asynchronous messaging services.
  • Deploy code across pitch-side and cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and product teams.
What They’re Looking For
  • 8+ years software development experience.
  • Strong Golang skills (or similar strongly typed language).
  • Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL preferred).
  • Linux (cloud and local), AWS or GCP experience.

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