Senior AI & Backend Engineer

Scrums.com is a leading custom software development company from Africa that is pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. They are looking for a Senior AI & Backend Engineer to join their team, who will develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Node.js and Python, build and manage APIs and real-time communication channels using WebSockets, and work with AI agents, AI tools, and machine learning models to integrate intelligence into business workflows.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a similar role
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications advantageous
• Experience building or deploying AI-driven products (preferred)
• Background with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP) (preferred)
• Knowledge of vector databases and RAG systems (preferred)
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Docker/Kubernetes (preferred)

Benefits

• Discovery Medical Aid
• Half-Day Birthday Leave
• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits