Senior Backend Engineer (Data & Systems)

Tiger Personnel Management; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique tech firm in Centurion seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the architecture of data-intensive systems powering advanced spatial intelligence across Africa. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in developing complex backend systems, along with expertise in Python, Go, or Node.js. This role emphasizes constructing ETL pipelines and optimizing performance across SQL and NoSQL databases. Join us to drive innovation in geospatial technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering complex, data-heavy backend systems.
• Deep expertise in Python, Go, or Node.js with the agility to master new tech quickly.
• Proven track record in big data technologies and database performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Lead architect for data-intensive systems powering advanced spatial intelligence.
• Design scalable microservices using specified tech stack.
• Construct and manage heavy-duty ETL pipelines to transform large-scale datasets.

Skills

Python

Go

Node.js

ETL pipelines

SQL (PostgreSQL)

NoSQL (Firestore/MongoDB)

Geospatial Tech

BigQuery

Mapping APIs

Tools

GCP

Job description

Map Your Future: Senior Backend Architect (Data & Systems)

Are you a data-obsessed engineer who thrives on turning massive datasets into intelligent solutions? We are looking for a high-impact Senior Backend Engineer to join a boutique, high-growth tech firm in Centurion.

This isn't just another coding job; you'll be the lead architect for data-intensive systems powering advanced spatial intelligence across Africa.

The Tech Stack & Mission

• Architect & Build: Design scalable microservices using Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Data Mastery: Construct and manage heavy-duty ETL pipelines to transform large-scale global datasets.
• Optimization: Fine-tune massive SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Firestore/MongoDB) databases for peak speed.
• Cloud Native: Deploy robust applications across major cloud environments, specifically GCP.

Who You Are

• A Senior Pro: 5+ years of experience delivering complex, data-heavy backend systems.
• A Polyglot: Deep expertise in Python, Go, or Node.js with the agility to master new tech fast.
• Big Data Ready: Proven track record in big data technologies and database performance tuning.
• Self-Starter: You don't wait for a ticket; you identify bottlenecks and solve them before they break.

The "Fast Track" Skills

If you have experience in the following, you're our top pick:

• Geospatial Tech: PostGIS, BigQuery GIS, or GeoJSON formats.
• Google Cloud Stack: BigQuery, Cloud Functions, GKE, or Cloud SQL.
• Mapping APIs: Deep familiarity with advanced Geocoding and Routing APIs.

Ready to build the engines that power spatial intelligence? Join us.