Hybrid Senior Back End Engineer

at Draslovka

• Job title: Senior Back End Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Airflow, Cloud, Docker, Kafka, Kubernetes, Postgres, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Stellenbosch, South Africa

About the role

• Senior Back End Engineer responsible for developing a cloud-based AI/analytics platform in the mining industry. Requires extensive programming experience and knowledge of Python and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cloud-based AI/analytics platform designed for the mining industry.
• Participate in technical architecture design, CI/CD development, testing, and code reviews.
• Work closely with the data science team on R&D and data pipelines.
• Deploy machine learning models and integrate them into the product.
• Document design choices and operational knowledge to successfully deploy and run services.
• Collaborate with the Product team to align the product roadmap with technical capabilities and opportunities.
• Take proactive ownership of customer escalations and system downtime incidents related to the components you work on.

Requirements

• 5+ years of programming experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Python and its ecosystem.
• Experience writing maintainable, well‑structured tests.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with containerized applications, Docker, and Kubernetes are appreciated.
• Experience with FastAPI, Airflow, Postgres, TimescaleDB, Kafka is a strong plus.
• A proactive mindset, ownership attitude, and natural curiosity.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Benefits

• Build real-world AI & cloud solutions - Work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies that transform mining operations, making them safer, more sustainable, and more efficient.
• Work on meaningful problems – What we build must make sense. Every engineer has full visibility into the "why" behind their work and a say in designing the best solutions.
• Start-up mindset, global impact – Enjoy the agility of a start-up backed by a global leader, giving you the freedom to innovate with the resources to make an industry-wide impact.
• Collaboration with global teams – Work with talented engineers, data scientists, and domain experts across Czechia, South Africa, the USA, and Australia.
• Autonomy and flexibility – Choose how you work with hybrid options, empowering you to work both on-site and remotely.
• Investment in your growth – Get access to an education budget, learning opportunities, and 26 vacation days to recharge and stay ahead.
• Real sustainability impact – Your work will directly contribute to reducing cyanide use in mining, driving a shift toward greener, more responsible industry practices.