Backend Engineer at Adsum (12 month contract)

Backend Engineer (Python/Airflow/FastAPI) at Adsum About Us OpenTax is transforming the way accountants manage tax compliance by consolidating real-time data from Agent Services Accounts and various other sources into a single, intuitive dashboard. With tens of thousands of accountants clients connected, our platform handles vast amounts of data that must be refreshed and processed continuously, requiring a robust, scalable backend infrastructure. We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and scaling our data pipelines. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, a fast and efficient problem-solver, and someone who thrives in a high-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize scalable data pipelines using Airflow to ensure real-time data updates for thousands of accountant clients. Build and maintain FastAPI services for efficient and high-performance API integrations. Work extensively with Python to process, transform, and manage large volumes of financial and tax-related data. Implement efficient database queries and data structures to handle high-frequency data refreshes. Collaborate with frontend engineers and product teams to design APIs that enhance user experience and performance. Ensure system reliability, data integrity, and security while processing sensitive financial data. Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance across data pipelines and backend services. Key Requirements Experience with Python Strong proficiency in backend development using Python. Expertise in ETL Hands-on experience building, managing, and scaling workflows in Apache Airflow or similar tools. API Development Proficiency in FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask/Django) to build robust APIs. Database & Data Processing Experience with SQL/Postgres databases, efficient data querying, and handling large datasets. Strong Problem-Solving Skills Ability to debug performance issues and optimize workflows under high data loads. Professionalism & Communication Must be a strong communicator who can articulate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Fast & Hardworking We need someone who works efficiently, meets deadlines, and is proactive in solving challenges.

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Posted Date: 3/8/2025