Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional experience in back-end software development, Expert in C# with solid experience in building scalable backend services, Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL or other relational databases, Excellent written and verbal communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Develop, enhance, and maintain back-end services using C# and related technologies

Design and manage relational databases, primarily PostgreSQL

Build, consume, and maintain RESTful APIs and support other protocols

Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring system reliability and uptime.

Job description

Job Title: Back-End Engineer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Salary: R45,000 R65,000 per month (negotiable based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Back-End Engineer to join our growing team, working remotely from Cape Town for a UK-based software company that delivers innovative solutions predominantly to the Legal sector.

You will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimising robust back-end services and application integration platforms that power our products and solutions globally. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled international team delivering impactful technology to a niche industry.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain back-end services using C# and related technologies
Design and manage relational databases, primarily PostgreSQL
Build, consume, and maintain RESTful APIs and support other protocols where required
Implement authentication and authorisation mechanisms (SSO, OAuth, JWT, etc.)
Follow best practices in code quality, documentation, and adhere to coding standards
Participate in code reviews, testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end), and CI/CD workflows
Collaborate closely with project managers, front-end developers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure software
Write clean, maintainable, and performant code
Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring system reliability and uptime

Minimum Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in back-end software development
Expert in C# and solid experience building scalable backend services
Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Demonstrated success working with RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of security best practices including token-based authentication and secure data handling
Proficient in version control systems (Git/GitHub), testing tools (e.g., Postman), and CI/CD processes
Experience with logging and monitoring tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
Strong time management and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills

Previous experience in the Legal sector or with LegalTech applications
Strong testing mindset: writing unit, integration, and E2E tests
Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker), or microservices is a plus

Company Overview

Established in 2012, a UK-based company with a global client base. Bespoke software development, application integration, data migration, consultancy, and full-circle marketing services with a primary focus on the Legal Sector.

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