Senior Backend Engineer; API Focus

Our client, a prominent e-commerce solutions provider based in Durban, Kwa Zulu-Natal
, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on API development. This role is crucial for designing, building, and maintaining the robust, scalable, and efficient backend systems and APIs that power our client's digital platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions, ensuring data integrity and seamless integration across various services. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading company in Durban
's growing tech landscape.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code in languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define API requirements and specifications.
• Implement database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex backend issues.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and data protection regulations.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Mentor junior backend engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proven expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python with Django/Flask, Node.js with Express, Java with Spring Boot).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in the e-commerce or logistics sectors is a plus.

• Our client provides a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, medical aid, a provident fund, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• This role is based in Durban, Kwa Zulu-Natal
  , offering a dynamic work environment within a growing company.
• We believe in fostering talent and offer clear career progression paths.