Backend Developer

Adsum|Posted 12 days ago

Skills and experience

Role:Backend engineer

Other roles:DevOps engineer

Experience in role:5+ years

Language proficiency:English

Must-have skills:

Python

Nice-to-have skills:

PostgreSQL

Apache Airflow

Amazon EKS

FastAPI

Location and salary

Remote policy:Remote

Location of job:Cape Town, South Africa

Visa requirements:Authorised to work in South Africa With status of citizen/passport holder or permanent resident

Visa sponsorship:Unable to sponsor visa

Employment type:Contract

Role description

We're looking for a talented Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. You'll play a crucial role in building, maintaining, and optimizing our data pipelines and backend services. As a key member of our backend team, you'll work closely with the Team Lead and other engineers to deliver robust solutions.

In this role, you'll leverage your strong Python skills to develop scalable data pipelines using Apache Airflow and design efficient database queries in Postgres. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like FastAPI and AWS EKS, contributing to high-performance API integrations and cloud infrastructure management. We value clean, efficient code and a commitment to data integrity and security.

Join our culture of continuous improvement, where you'll participate in code reviews and collaborate with a team of skilled professionals. If you're passionate about building reliable, scalable systems and have a proactive, fast-paced work style, we'd love to have you on board. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

About Adsum

15-50 employees

What we do

Adsum is an innovator in the tax infrastructure space, providing solutions to key challenges faced by businesses and accountancy practices. Our core offerings include InstantVAT Technology, which delivers VAT refunds in as little as 24 hours, OpenTax for real-time tax payment insights, and PropertyVAT, which aids real estate developers by reducing equity requirements and improving ROI. Learn more on our website.

Why Work For Us

Founded in 2019, Adsum is at the forefront of financial services innovation. With substantial funding of $5M from investors like Episode 1 and Digital Horizon, we are poised for growth and committed to creating impactful solutions. Join us and contribute to transforming the financial landscape.

Our Culture

At Adsum, we thrive on collaboration and creativity. With a small team of 24 employees, each member plays a vital role in our success. We value diversity, encourage open communication, and foster a supportive environment where innovative ideas can flourish.

Our Engineering Processes

Our engineering team is comprised of 8 dedicated professionals who utilize a robust tech stack including Amazon AWS, Snowflake, and Apache. We emphasize agile methodologies and continuous integration to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in our development processes.

Our Hiring Processes

We are keen on attracting passionate individuals who are eager to innovate within the financial services industry. Our recruitment process is designed to identify candidates who are not only technically proficient but also align with Adsum's values and culture.