Backend Developer

Job Description

Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Backend Developer position who meet the following requirements. 

Required number:         One

Reports to:                     ICT Project Manger

Duty station:                  NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration:                       Contract (six months with the possibility of extension)

Salary:                            As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Job Summary

The Backend Developer will design scalable backend systems, optimize database interactions, and collaborate with frontend/DevOps teams to deliver robust solutions. We seek a Backend Developer proficient in Django REST Framework (DRF) for API development and Go (Golang) for high-performance microservices. 

Duties and responsibilities

1. API & Microservices Development

   • Build RESTful/gRPC APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF) for business logic.

   • Develop high concurrency microservices in Go (e.g., payment processing, real-time analytics).

   • Integrate third-party services (payment gateways, SMS/email providers).

2. Database & Performance Optimization

   • Design efficient PostgreSQL/MySQL schemas and Redis caching layers.

   • Optimize Go services for low-latency and high throughput (profiling, goroutines).

   • Implement database sharding/partitioning for scalability.

3. System Architecture

   • Hybrid DRF (Python) + Go architecture:

   • Use DRF for CRUD-heavy admin panels.

   • Leverage Go for CPU-intensive tasks (data processing, WebSockets).

   • Containerize services with Docker/Kubernetes.

4. DevOps & CI/CD

   • Automate deployments using GitHub Actions/GitLab CI.

   • Monitor services with Prometheus/Grafana.

5. Security & Compliance

   • Implement JWT/OAuth2, rate limiting, SQL injection prevention.

   • Ensure GDPR/HIPAA compliance (if applicable).

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience: 

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or any related field

• 3 years related experience.Technical Skills

  • Python/DRF: Expert in Django ORM, serializers, authentication.

  • Go: Concurrency patterns, performance tuning, Go modules.

  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, ORMs (GORM, Django ORM).

  • APIs: REST, gRPC, OpenAPI/Swagger.

  • Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux.

  • Message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

  • Telecloud

  Bonus Skills

• AWS/GCP cloud services (Lambda, Cloud Run).

• Terraform/Ansible for IaC.

• Strong problem-solving and code review skills.

• Ability to explain Go/Python trade-offs to stakeholders.Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and code review skills.

• Ability to explain Go/Python trade-offs to stakeholders.

How To Apply

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE:

• Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;

• Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.

• Those who are interested can only apply through the attached link       https://nebe-election.org/apply within 10 days from this announcement.

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply!