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Scrums.com (formerly SovTech)

Software Development Champions

Senior AI, Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerContractRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

South Africa

Posted

101 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior AI, Backend Engineer

Scrums.com (formerly SovTech)

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Node.js and Python. • Build and manage APIs and real-time communication channels using WebSockets. • Design, implement, and maintain database solutions using SQL. • Implement workflows and automation using PandaDoc APIs. • Work with AI agents and machine learning models to integrate intelligence into business workflows. • Troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure high performance and reliability of backend systems.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years in a similar role
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Node.js, Python, SQL, Relational Database Design.
  • Experience with PandaDoc Integration, Document Automation, APIs, and AI Agents.
  • Knowledge of machine learning concepts and data pipelines.
  • Background with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP) preferred.
  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Docker/Kubernetes preferred.

Benefits

  • Discovery Medical Aid : Prioritizing your health with the best care.
  • Half-Day Birthday Leave : Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!
  • Family responsibility & Parental Benefits : Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.
  • Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
  • Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.
  • Continued Career Growth & Support : Internal AI Platforms, High-Performance Culture, Personalized Mentorship

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