Step into a Principal Engineer role with a global product team that’s scaling next-generation ERP and business management platforms used across automotive, retail, and wholesale distribution worldwide.
This is an opportunity for a seasoned engineer who loves elegant solutions, thrives on solving complex problems, and gets excited about building at cloud scale
What you’ll do
- Architect & build scalable, production-grade apps in Ruby on Rails.
- Design secure, high-performance RESTful APIs powering global platforms.
- Lead technical direction — mentor engineers, shape architecture, and influence decisions.
- Deploy and optimise cloud-native solutions in AWS (and/or Azure).
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful, user-focused solutions
What we’re after
- Proven Ruby on Rails expertise on high-traffic systems.
- Strong AWS/Azure knowledge and hands-on Docker/Kubernetes containerisation.
- Advanced PostgreSQL skills, including query tuning and performance optimisation.
- Solid grounding in secure-by-design principles.
- Bonus points for exposure to:
- C#, modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Ember)
- HTML5/CSS3, Linux/OSX CLI
- AI/ML integration
- Ability to influence, simplify, and communicate technical direction clearly
The deal
- Ref: GZ60805
- Type: Permanent | Hybrid, based in Cape Town
- Compensation: Up to R1.5m per annum CTC (negotiable)
📩 Apply: garthz@e-merge.co.za
📞 Call: 011 463 3633
🌐 More roles: www.e-merge.co.za
💰 Referral bonus: Cash rewards for successful referrals.
