Back-End Engineer

The Legends Agency

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
SUMMARY:
Cape Town, South AfricaPOSITION INFO:Company OverviewEstablished 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.About the RoleWe 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
team * Strong time management and problem-solving skillsDesirable 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

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