Senior Backend Developer
Scytale
Date: 1 day ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Description
Senior Backend Developer
About Scytale
Scytale is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup transforming cybersecurity compliance for businesses worldwide. Our innovative Compliance-as-a-Service platform simplifies frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises. Recognized as a leader in Governance, Risk & Compliance on G2 , our customers rave about our platform and service.
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, we offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and benefits that prioritize your professional and personal well-being.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a hands-on Backend Developer to join our core R&D team and help build our cloud-based platform. You’ll work across the stack, shaping the architecture, implementing new features, optimizing performance, and mentoring team members to uphold high standards. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform automating IT auditing for SaaS companies globally.
Requirements
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
Why Join Scytale?
Senior Backend Developer
About Scytale
Scytale is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup transforming cybersecurity compliance for businesses worldwide. Our innovative Compliance-as-a-Service platform simplifies frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises. Recognized as a leader in Governance, Risk & Compliance on G2 , our customers rave about our platform and service.
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, we offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and benefits that prioritize your professional and personal well-being.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a hands-on Backend Developer to join our core R&D team and help build our cloud-based platform. You’ll work across the stack, shaping the architecture, implementing new features, optimizing performance, and mentoring team members to uphold high standards. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform automating IT auditing for SaaS companies globally.
Requirements
What You’ll Do
- Build & Design: Develop Scytale’s cloud-based platform using cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, microservices, and containerized solutions.
- Architect Solutions: Participate in architectural decisions, research, and design to deliver scalable and robust software.
- Development: Implement backend logic, infrastructure solutions and support APIs.
- Collaborate: Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure a seamless, efficient platform.
- Lead & Mentor: Guide junior developers, promote knowledge sharing, and maintain coding standards.
- Optimize: Continuously improve the platform’s efficiency, scalability, and maintainability, while staying updated on industry trends.
What You Bring
- Experience: 5+ years in Node.js/Python/Java/C#
- Database Knowledge: Strong skills with relational and non-relational databases.
- API Development: Experience building and integrating REST APIs.
- Leadership: Ability to mentor and lead technical projects.
- Communication: Proficient in English with strong verbal and written skills.
- DevOps Awareness: Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong advantage.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in software design principles and patterns with a motivated, self-driven approach.
- Experience developing high-scale SaaS solutions.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD and QA automation processes.
- Academic excellence in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
- Frontend development frameworks - Vue, React, Angular.
- Micro-service and cloud platform experience.
Why Join Scytale?
- Innovative Work: Be part of a cutting-edge product shaping the future of security and compliance.
- Learning & Growth: Access courses, conferences, and mentorship to grow your career.
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with inspiring colleagues in a supportive environment.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Stock options, study fund, monthly lunch stipends, and more.
- Relaxation & Fun: Take breaks in our relaxation room or join our team events, happy hours, and holiday celebrations.
- Family First: Personal and family priorities always come first.
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