- Johannesburg
- Salary: R20 000.00 - R30 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
- Bonus: Performance-based
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: IT Technology Technical
- Benefits: Bonus Training Travel Allowance Mental Health Leave
- Reference: 2263752
- Employment Equity Position
Vacancy Details
Employer: Auxo Digital
Auxo Digital, a forward-thinking startup building AI-powered, data-driven web applications and 3D web experiences. We specialise in React (Next.js), Google Cloud, AWS, and Machine Learning to create data-powered management tools, automation tools, custom AI models and API-integrated LLMs using scalable infrastructure for web applications.
Just like our team, our stack is flexible, tailored to each project.
We’re looking for a DevOps / Backend Developer with expertise in AI, data, and infrastructure.
This role involves setting up and managing databases, provisioning infrastructure, optimising FinOps, managing traffic requirements, writing APIs, and collecting meaningful data for insights. While backend, infrastructure, and data/AI are the core focus, some frontend experience (React/Next.js) is a plus.
You’ll also play a contributing role in defining the backend infrastructure and stack based on project requirements and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
• Backend Development – Build and optimise scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL) using Node.js, Python, and TypeScript.
• Infrastructure & Cloud Management – Set up and manage infrastructure on AWS & Google Cloud, provisioning resources based on cost and performance needs.
• Database Management – Configure, optimise, and secure SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase) databases, implementing security rules.
• FinOps & Cost Management – Estimate infrastructure costs, optimise spending, and manage cloud expenses efficiently.
• AI & Data Engineering – Deploy and integrate Custom AI Models (that our team has built) and/or LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), manage ETL pipelines, and enable data collection for meaningful insights.
• Traffic & Performance Optimisation – Monitor and manage server loads, auto-scaling strategies, and caching solutions to handle traffic spikes.
• CI/CD & DevOps Automation – Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) and automate deployment processes. • Security & Compliance – Set up IAM, secrets management, database security rules, and encryption standards.
• Tech Stack & Architecture Decision-Making – Contribute to choosing the right backend technologies, aligned with customer needs and budgets. • Version Control & Collaboration – Work with GitHub for versioning and collaborative development.
• Bonus: Exposure to 3D development using R3F (not a requirement but good to have).
Required Skills
- Nodejs, Python, Typescipt
- AWS (Lambda, Dynamodb, S3, ECS) Or Google Cloud (Firestore, Cloud Functions, Compute Engine).
- Database Management: Expertise In SQL (Postgresql, Mysql) And Nosql (Mongodb, Firebase)
- CI/CD Pipelines & Devops Automation
- Security & Performance Optimisation:
Candidate Requirements
Core Competencies
• Backend Development: Strong experience with Node.js, Python, and TypeScript.
• Cloud Expertise: Proficiency in AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, ECS) or Google Cloud (Firestore, Cloud Functions, Compute Engine).
• Database Management: Expertise in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase) with security best practices.
• CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps Automation: Familiarity with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.
• Security & Performance Optimisation: Understanding of IAM, traffic scaling, caching (Redis, Cloudflare), API rate limiting.
• Data Engineering & AI: Experience with LLM APIs, data pipelines, ETL, and analytics tools.
• Frontend Exposure: Familiarity with React (Next.js) is beneficial. Qualifications & Certifications
• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• Certifications (Preferred, optional):
o AWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Solutions Architect
o Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer
o GitOps / CI/CD Certifications (GitHub Actions, GitLab)
o Other relevant certifications etc.
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