# Backend Developer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/backend-developer-2 Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment Category: Information & Communication Technology Location: South Africa, Sandton, Gauteng Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-09 Expires: 2026-11-08 ## Job Description Build the backend powering the next generation of AI. An exciting opportunity is available for a Backend Developer with strong Python experience to join a senior engineering team building and scaling production-grade AI technology. This is more than a traditional backend role. You’ll be working on modern systems powering voice and text AI, real-time telephony and complex integrations within a regulated environment. The environment is deliberately lean, with technical architects setting the direction across AI and platform, player-coach leads driving delivery, and engineers trusted to take ownership. You’ll be working on technology where AI, backend engineering, cloud infrastructure and real-time communication come together. This is a genuine opportunity to build voice AI operating at scale in a regulated industry — not another proof-of-concept project. What you’ll be working with: This is a modern, cloud-native environment built around:Python and API-first architectureMicrosoft AzureKubernetes / AKSDockerBicep infrastructure as codeCI/CDReal-time telephonyLeading LLM, STT and TTS technologiesGitHub-based development workflowsReference number for this position is GZ61526 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a salary of R800k per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [[garthz@e-merge.co.za]] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? We are a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates a wide range of opportunities, ensuring we successfully match the right technology professionals with the right roles. Do you know a developer or technology specialist looking for a new opportunity? We pay cash for successful referrals! ## Requirements Apply by email: garthz@e-merge.co.za ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.