Theodo - Senior Software Engineer - Backend
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Requirements
• AWS expertise, ideally with a Serverless focus (Lambda, DynamoDB) • Strong proficiency in C# • Proven ability to manage and collaborate with external clients • STEM or Computer Science degree, or equivalent professional experience • Hands-on experience in a backend-focused role
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain backend systems. • Optimize code for performance improvements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals. • Implement security measures within the software infrastructure. • Troubleshoot issues related to system stability, scalability, or functionality. • Monitor and analyze backend systems' logs and metrics for insights into performance bottlenecks. • Document codebase thoroughly using best practices in coding standards and conventions. • Participate actively in team meetings discussing technical strategies and architectural decisions. • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and tools relevant to backend development.
Benefits
• Alongside a competitive salary, we also offer: • 22 Days annual leave • Learning and Development Support throughout your career at Theodo • 3 week work from anywhere policy • Equipment budget for your tech set up • Company pension • Monthly Socials • A Slack network of 600+ engineers across our extended ecosystem — ask questions, share patterns, or troubleshoot obscure bugs with some of the sharpest devs out there • Monthly "Lunch & Tells" — in-person sessions to share technical discoveries, cool code tricks, or war stories from the field with fellow engineers. • You'll work on a hybrid basis from our office based in Green Point, Cape Town—a vibrant location, with amenities, beaches, parks, and the CBD all within close proximity. • Theodo UK is a software consultancy specialising in full-stack development, mobile and web applications and cloud solutions. We are a 70-person team based in the UK and South Africa, and we’re growing quickly. • Theodo UK operates with the entrepreneurial drive, agility and ownership mindset of a start-up, but with the financial stability, global reputation and technical depth of the wider Theodo Group behind us. This unique position allows our team to innovate quickly, take smart risks, and build real value for clients—without compromising on quality. We follow Lean and Kaizen principles to continuously improve and deliver high-quality digital products at speed. • While headquartered in the UK, our reach is global. Supported by our South African team, we manage projects across English-speaking markets worldwide. • Team Spirit Our team has a natural ability to work together to achieve a common goal. Taking on the role of a good teammate requires courage; it means challenging and giving each other feedback. Its key to our teams succeeding • Pragmatism Achieving effective results by utilising resources efficiently and avoiding unnecessary waste of time, energy and money. Emphasising agile practices, employing concise and direct interactions and engaging in first-hand experiences to challenge beliefs • Willingness to Improve Actively identifying areas for improvement rather that tolerating good enough, promptly learning from problems and embracing challenges outside of one’s comfort sone. These are all skills we promote in our team to benefit themselves, fellow Theodoers, Theodo and the wider community
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