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Senior Backend Engineer

Ref: JO-2511-357551

  • Environment: Hybrid
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Starts: 2026-01-05

Senior Backend Developer (Golang)

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)

Join a cutting-edge tech team building real-time tracking systems. You’ll work on low-latency backend services powering live broadcasts, officiating tools, and next-gen analytics.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and maintain backend systems in Golang.
  • Build APIs, databases, and asynchronous messaging services.
  • Deploy code across pitch-side and cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and product teams.

What They’re Looking For

  • 8+ years software development experience.
  • Strong Golang skills (or similar strongly typed language).
  • Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL preferred).
  • Linux (cloud and local), AWS or GCP experience.

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Senior Backend Engineer

  • South Africa, Cape Town
  • Technology
  • ZAR 1,100,000.00 - ZAR 1,500,000.00 per annum
  • Hybrid
  • Permanent

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