About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their product development team in Kimberley . You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient APIs that power our core products and services. This role requires a deep understanding of backend systems, database design, and best practices in API development. You will work in a collaborative environment, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions, driving the technological evolution of our platform from Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

- Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reliable RESTful APIs using modern backend technologies.
- Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for efficiency and scalability.
- Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to coding standards.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to define API requirements and functionality.
- Implement security best practices and ensure data protection within API services.




- Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues in production and development environments.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
- Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, Go).
- Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORMs.
- Experience with caching mechanisms, message queues, and distributed systems is a plus.

Benefits

- Market-competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for professional growth, including training and conference attendance.
- Be part of an established company with a significant presence in Kimberley .
- A supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovation.
- Generous annual leave and holiday package.

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📌 Senior Backend Engineer - API Development (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley