Durbanville, WC, ZA remote

xneelo is hiring a Software Engineer

About the Role

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to help build and refine the backbone of our hosting platform. You’ll work on scalable backend systems, design APIs, and contribute to infrastructure improvements that support thousands of users. Your work will directly impact system performance, reliability, and the overall customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to meet evolving infrastructure demands
  • Collaborate with product and operations teams to understand customer needs and deliver effective solutions
  • Respond to operational escalations and support system stability when issues arise
  • Identify opportunities to optimize performance, security, and scalability across the platform
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through code reviews, testing, and Agile practices

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience building and maintaining backend applications in production environments
  • At least four years of software development experience, with a focus on backend systems
  • Solid background in object-oriented programming, particularly with Ruby
  • Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems and containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including continuous integration and automated testing
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a self-directed team setting
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and technical growth

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Security-minded approach to software development
  • Experience with container orchestration tools such as Rancher or Docker Swarm
  • Knowledge of database design and optimization using MySQL or Redis
  • Background in DevOps or system administration on Linux platforms

Our Environment

We value iterative delivery, clean code, and systems that just work. Our teams operate with autonomy, guided by Agile principles and a shared focus on simplifying complex infrastructure. We’re driven by a commitment to reliability, performance, and continuous learning—building solutions that uphold trust in every layer of our service.

Required Skills
RubyLinuxDockerKubernetesMySQLRedisRancherDocker SwarmContainerizationDevOpsBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignObject-Oriented ProgrammingSystem DesignLarge Scale Applications RubyLinuxDockerKubernetesMySQLRedisRancherDocker SwarmContainerizationDevOpsBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignObject-Oriented ProgrammingSystem DesignLarge Scale Applications
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xneelo
Business enabler offering a hosting service that allows customers to create and transact online. Provides reliable and consistent web hosting with a focus on infrastructure stability, good value, and consistent service delivery.
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Job Details
Department Software Engineering
Category backend
Posted 2 months ago