Intermediate Software Engineer (Backend)
Full Time Opportunity
- Python Experience
- AWS Experience
- Backend Development
- RESTful APIs
- Database Management
- Performance Optimization
- Scalability
- Technical Leadership
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge Sharing
- Technical Documentation
- Continuous Learning
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Remote Work Experience
- Startup Environment
Overview
We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) who has strong Python and AWS experience. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will drive design, development and maintenance of Backend components of our core insurance platform.
You enjoy moving fluidly between design, development, testing, debugging, performance optimisation, and leading complex technical projects from start to finish. You will report to the Backend Tech Lead and work daily with a squad of designers, engineers and testers. You will be part of a growing, world-class Engineering team. You’ll work closely with the other parts of the business (actuarial, marketing, operations and product) and the rest of the Engineering team, to deliver on our business goals.
Responsibilities
- Enhance the Backend Platform
- You will own the key performance indicators of the platform, ensuring they are visible and effectively used to drive continuous improvements in our code, architecture, and processes.
- Actions may include addressing technical debt, rearchitecting legacy design decisions, and enhancing performance and resilience.
- Expand the Backend Platform
- You will develop new capabilities and features within the platform.
- You will lead the architectural design and decision-making processes.
- Strengthen Our Team
- You will share your experience and knowledge to benefit the team.
- You will enhance our documentation, including documenting your design decisions and the rationale behind them.
- You will mentor and support fellow engineers in their professional growth.
Experience
5 years.
Qualifications
Relevant Degree
Tools & Technologies
- Python
- Django
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- DynamoDB
- AWS Lambda
- AWS S3
- Django REST Framework
- Docker
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI
- AWS CodePipeline
- AWS CloudWatch
- Elasticsearch
- Logstash
- Kibana
- Git
- Terraform
- AWS CloudFormation
75 000 ZAR p/m
Remote
Engineering
Interview Process
- Assessment
- Technical Interview
- Culture Meet
- Checks & Offers
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