Senior Python Backend Engineer (AWS, FastAPI)

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client seeks an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable, cloud-native services using Python (FastAPI) and AWS. You will contribute to architecture decisions, implement robust microservices, and drive reliable CI/CD pipelines in a containerized environment.

The role requires 6+ years of backend experience, Terraform expertise, and strong knowledge of relational databases.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend software development and project delivery experience.
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Skills

Python FastAPI

AWS

Microservices

REST/GRPC

Databases

CI/CD

Observability

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Security

Education

Information Technology degree (preferred)

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

ATS Client seeks an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable, cloud-native services using Python (FastAPI) and AWS. You will contribute to architecture decisions, implement robust microservices, and drive reliable CI/CD pipelines in a containerized environment.

The role requires 6+ years of backend experience, Terraform expertise, and strong knowledge of relational databases.