Senior Backend Engineer - Go/Scala Microservices

Allan Gray; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Gray is seeking a talented developer to join their Client Communication Team in Cape Town. This role focuses on building microservices architecture and integrated backend APIs. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of professional development experience and proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Go, Scala, or Java. Key responsibilities include feature design, testing, system optimization, and mentoring others. Enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and thriving in an innovative culture with the latest technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional development experience.
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, beneficial if including Go, Scala, Java, or C++.
• Experience in database technologies like SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Experience in distributed computing and building enterprise-wide systems.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices throughout the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and design new features.
• Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests for all components.
• Ensure build automation scripts are written.
• Improve and optimize the performance of existing systems.
• Troubleshoot and root-cause errors.
• Mentor other developers.
• Deliver features timeously.
• Drive innovation and improvement in our tech stack.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Professional development experience

Object-oriented design

Data structures and algorithms

Proficiency in multiple programming languages

Database technology proficiency

Distributed computing experience

Software engineering practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Go

Scala

C++

.NET (C#)

Job description

Allan Gray is seeking a talented developer to join their Client Communication Team in Cape Town. This role focuses on building microservices architecture and integrated backend APIs. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of professional development experience and proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Go, Scala, or Java. Key responsibilities include feature design, testing, system optimization, and mentoring others. Enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and thriving in an innovative culture with the latest technologies.