# Backend Developer Python AI – Sandton – R800k PA

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Company: e-Merge Recruitment

Category: Information & Communication Technology

Location: South Africa

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-09

Expires: 2026-10-24

## 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 architecture

- Microsoft Azure

- Kubernetes / AKS

- Docker

- Bicep Infrastructure as Code

- CI/CD

- Real-time telephony

- Leading LLM, STT and TTS technologies

- GitHub-based development workflows

Reference 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.

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## Requirements

Apply by email: garthz@e-merge.co.za

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