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AiR
Pretoria
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A technology company in Pretoria seeks a Backend Engineer to work in an AI-first environment. This role focuses on building robust backend solutions and its core responsibilities include designing scalable APIs and making architectural decisions for Spring/Java systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong Spring and Java skills, is familiar with AI development tools,...

15 hours ago
Profession Hub
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced C++ Developer for a defence project in Cape Town. The successful candidate will design and develop C++ microservices for a Command and Control system, ensuring high reliability in a safety-critical environment. Responsibilities include implementing backend services on Linux and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Familiarity with...

15 hours ago
iOCO Pty Ltd
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading software solutions company is seeking a highly skilled .NET Software Developer in Johannesburg to design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using C# and the .NET framework. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience with Entity Framework, PostgreSQL, and applying principles like CQRS and SOLID. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams...

15 hours ago
R
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading global employment platform is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading complex software projects and collaborating in a fully remote environment. You will contribute to building APIs and integrations using modern technologies such as Elixir, Postgres, and AWS. Offered are competitive salaries within the range of $51,850 to $116,650, alongside stock...

15 hours ago
Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Pretoria
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A technology recruitment company in South Africa seeks an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a high-performing product team. This role emphasizes backend development and requires expertise in Java, DevOps practices, and cloud solutions. Candidates should possess strong skills in system reliability, production support, and relevant IT qualifications. The position offers...

15 hours ago
Trades Workforce Solutions
South Africa
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A technology solutions provider is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and maintain backend services for high-availability financial systems. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in software engineering, strong proficiency in Python, and hands-on experience with backend APIs. This role involves collaborating with a team in a hybrid environment and solving complex...

Hybrid
15 hours ago
Xneelo
Durbanville
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading hosting company in Durbanville seeks a Backend Software Engineer to build and maintain secure, high-quality API layers. You will tackle complex problems and innovate using Agile practices. Candidates should have over 5 years of software development experience, with strong skills in backend/API software design and familiarity with technologies such as Ruby, MySQL, and Docker. Ideal for...

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Datafin
Pretoria
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Overview Our client builds software for industries that keep the economy moving — construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Their platform supports large, waged workforces with time tracking, payroll, WhatsApp-based communication, and an expanding set of AI-driven capabilities designed to make workforce management simpler and more efficient. They are hiring a Senior Backend Developer who...

15 hours ago
Blue Bean Software
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

An innovative software company is seeking passionate Back End Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems using cutting-edge technologies like C#, Python, and Node.js. You will work on exciting projects, implementing RESTful APIs and optimizing database structures for performance. Collaborate with talented engineers in a flat...

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Remote
South Africa
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious,...

15 hours ago
Old Mutual
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A financial services company is seeking a Serverless Backend Engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for building solutions using serverless architecture, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating to create new products. A strong background in AWS, Python, and agile methodologies is essential. The role offers a chance to contribute to...

15 hours ago
Virgin Active South Africa Pty Ltd
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading wellness company in Cape Town is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee the architecture, design, and development of its mobile app and backend services. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience, strong skills in mobile app development, and the ability to guide technical teams. This role provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment...

15 hours ago
AiR
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A sustainability-focused fintech company in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead the in-house engineering transition. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Node.js and TypeScript, and a passion for creating technology that...

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Xneelo
Durbanville
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Overview At xneelo (Pty) Ltd, our backend software engineers are tasked with providing a world class API layer between the customer and their hosting services. As a backend software engineer you will be responsible for building and maintaining secure, consistent and reliable infrastructure and services that enable our customers to manage their hosting services in a dynamic and ever-changing...

15 hours ago
Datafin
Pretoria
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A software development company in Pretoria is hiring a Senior Backend Developer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend systems with strong Java and Spring proficiency. This role emphasizes AI-assisted development, and candidates should be adept at using modern tools and designing scalable architectures. Join a team that values impact, clean engineering, and...

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Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

About Remote Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working...

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Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious,...

15 hours ago
AiR
Stellenbosch
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A technology company is seeking three Senior Software Engineers in Stellenbosch to develop and maintain high-performance backend systems using Go or Java, with UI experience being a plus. The ideal candidates will possess over 7 years of software engineering experience and have strong proficiency in Go or Java, as well as hands-on knowledge of TypeScript and Vue.js. This role also offers the...

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R
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A global employment solutions company is looking for a Backend Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing tools and APIs, requiring significant experience with Elixir and Postgres. This position is open to candidates worldwide, offering a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and various benefits, including stock options and parental leave. Join a supportive team that values...

15 hours ago
AiR
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading fintech company is seeking an experienced backend developer who is passionate about securing digital assets. You will build and maintain microservices for digital asset custody and collaborate on new features. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to shape the future of crypto infrastructure. Candidates should have at least 3 years of backend experience,...

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