Senior Backend Engineer
Description For Senior Backend Engineer
Voyc is a rapidly expanding SaaS company revolutionizing the financial services industry with AI-powered compliance monitoring solutions. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our platform, working with cutting-edge technologies like Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on scalable systems and integrations while mentoring junior developers.
The role demands expertise in backend development with at least 5 years of experience, focusing on building and maintaining robust systems that serve our growing customer base. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Customer Success, and Operations. The position involves architecting scalable solutions, managing databases, and ensuring efficient system performance.
We offer a flexible work environment with remote options, competitive compensation including equity, and a strong focus on personal and professional growth. Our company culture emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning. You'll have opportunities for mentorship, technical leadership, and making a significant impact on the financial services industry through our AI-driven solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in backend technologies, database management, and system architecture, combined with excellent communication skills and a customer-centric mindset. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a rapidly growing SaaS platform.
Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer
- Architect and build scalable systems and integrations with telephony and CRM platforms
- Develop, maintain, and monitor integrations, including product metrics, data deletion, and retention
- Manage tech debt and ensure systems scale efficiently
- Collaborate with other teams to deliver features aligned with customer needs
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers
- Maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema and index optimisation
- Peer review technical specs and pull requests
- Continuously improve and adapt complex code structures
- Utilize AWS services to achieve business goals
Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer
- 5+ years of experience in backend web development
- In-depth expertise of Postgres and RDBMS in general
- Strong experience in building and scaling web applications
- Proven track record of architecting scalable systems
- Ability to architect, build, and maintain integrations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with strong alignment to company values
- Experience with unit tests and end-to-end tests
- Experience working with message brokers/queuing systems
Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer
- Caring, growth-focused team culture
- Flexible working hours
- Forward-thinking approach to leave policies
- Company-sponsored lunches, travel, and learning opportunities
- Annual offsite to Cape Town
- Inclusive and representative workplace
- Competitive salary and equity options
- Flexible, hybrid or remote working model
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