Senior Backend Engineer at Equal Experts

Equal Experts is a global consultancy that builds custom software for major enterprise and public sector clients. We are known for our leadership in agile and lean delivery methods, helping organizations launch market-leading digital, mobile, and online products. With a presence across Australia, India, South Africa, the UK, the EU, and the USA, we are looking for experienced engineers to join our network and help our clients solve their most complex technical challenges.

Role at a glance

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis in South Africa. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative, consultative environment and wants to make a tangible impact on how our clients deliver software.

Your impact

• Collaborate with clients to define system requirements and architect effective, scalable solutions.
• Drive software delivery by championing agile practices like pair programming, TDD, and CI/CD.
• Mentor client team members and advocate for modern delivery techniques to improve overall team effectiveness.

What you'll need

To succeed in this role, you should be a lifelong learner with a deep passion for technology. We value candidates who bring the following:

• Extensive experience in developing and operating enterprise-scale distributed systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in your primary programming language and a strong desire to work with others.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing and test-driven development.
• A solid grasp of agile principles and the ability to apply them in various professional contexts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaborative problem solving.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with RESTful services and running production systems in cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure is highly desirable.