Senior Backend Engineer: Build, Scale & Deliver

Imizizi; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Imizizi in Gauteng is seeking an experienced full-stack developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality software applications, collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements. The role emphasizes feature delivery, code reviews, CI/CD implementation, security best practices, and mentoring junior developers within an Agile team.

You will participate in standups, demos, and production support, ensuring performant, scalable solutions and staying current with emerging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in full-stack development.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in a similar role.
• Agile working experience (Mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Document technical specifications and processes.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to team goals.
• Ensure security compliance and implement best practices.
• Perform code & peer reviews.
• Perform demos of implementations in Agile ceremonies.
• Work on rotational standby as required.
• Production support and hyper-care after production deployments.

Skills

Full-stack development

Code reviews

Mentoring junior developers

Agile working experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Imizizi in Gauteng is seeking an experienced full-stack developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality software applications, collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements. The role emphasizes feature delivery, code reviews, CI/CD implementation, security best practices, and mentoring junior developers within an Agile team.

You will participate in standups, demos, and production support, ensuring performant, scalable solutions and staying current with emerging