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Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Build and ship robust backend services to enable global enterprises to scale content creation workflows using AI and templates.

Role type

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Builds

Scalable backend services and APIs for a creative production platform

Domain

SaaS / Creative Technology / Marketing Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, REST API design, GraphQL API design, SQL/NoSQL data modeling, Monorepo architecture, Scalable system design, Performance tuning, Testing practices

Preferred skills

Keycloak/Identity management, Vue.js, Rendering technologies (ffmpeg), Motion graphics software (After Effects), Gitlab CI/CD, Public cloud (GCP)

Responsibilities

Build and ship robust backend services with real product impact, Ensure systems are scalable, performant and easy to maintain, Collaborate across teams to integrate services and deliver end-to-end value, Model business domains into clean, performant data structures, Coach and mentor other engineers on best practices to help them grow, Lead by example in engineering excellence, pragmatism and shared ownership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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