Senior Backend Engineer

Salt; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

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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