Backend Developer

Internal/ External Vacancy AnnouncementORGANIZATIONAL 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:         OneReports to:                     ICT Project MangerDuty station:                  NEBE Head Quarter, Addis AbabaDuration:                       Contract (six months with the possibility of extension)Salary:                            As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)Job SummaryThe 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).