backend developer jobs in Durban

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  • Backend Developer

    3 days ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Virtustant Full-time

    To apply, you will only have to fill a short form on our website that will take you less than 5 minutes.About The CompanyOur client is a technology-focused company that specializes in e-commerce solutions and innovative software development.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Shopify Developer with a strong background in building and publishing Shopify...


  • durban, kwazulu natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain the server-side logic and databases that power critical applications. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging problems related to scalability, performance, and...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Jobgether Full-time

    This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Go) based in South Africa.In this role, you will architect and develop reliable, scalable backend systems for a business-critical energy trading platform.You will leverage deep Go expertise and strong...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a fast-growing SaaS company revolutionizing their industry, is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Python and Django . This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home office anywhere in South Africa . You will play a pivotal role in designing,...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Global Village Worker Remote Full-time R 334,800 - R 535,680 Contract

    A leading tech firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Backend Python Developer. This permanent, full-time position requires strong expertise in Python and frameworks like Django/Flask, with the ability to work remotely. The developer will optimize code and ensure solutions meet client requirements. Responsibilities include integrating data sources...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Remote Choice Remote Full-time R 177,336 - R 709,345 Contract

    Overview: We’re hiring a Laravel Backend Developer to work on a suite of bespoke platforms, including a new AI-powered SaaS product. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building robust APIs, managing data structures, and architecting scalable systems. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team and contribute to backend features that power...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Jobgether Full-time

    This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Engineer, Backend - Orchestration based in South Africa. Join a globally distributed engineering team building the infrastructure that enables businesses to manage payments more efficiently across international markets. As...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Lumenalta Full-time

    3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Lumenalta, we partner with global enterprises to build and scale high-impact digital products. Our engineering teams work on complex, production-grade systems that power real-world experiences for millions of users. What You’ll Do Design, build,...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client, a prominent software development house in Durban , is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to contribute to the design and development of complex enterprise-level applications. You will be instrumental in building scalable, efficient, and secure server-side logic, managing databases, and integrating with various third-party...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Blue Pearl HQ Full-time

    Blue Pearl HQ is seeking a skilled Backend Developer to design, develop, test and maintain scalable, secure backend applications and services. This remote role collaborates with frontend developers, solution architects, DevOps, product teams and other stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions that meet business requirements and user expectations.The ideal...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django. This remote SA role emphasizes high performance, security, and API-driven integration with frontend teams.You will work in a distributed team, collaborating with product managers and developers to deliver robust...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Datafin Remote Full-time

    Senior Backend Software Engineer (Integrations) (Remote) IT - Software Development Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa, Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa, Kenya, Remote ENVIRONMENT JOIN a cutting-edge FinTech company helping to shape the future of digital payments across Africa as its next Senior Backend Software Engineer. You will design, build, and...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mobilunity Full-time

    Mobilunity is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to join a globally distributed, Agile technology team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining scalable backend services for an African nonprofit platform that connects healthcare providers, community organizations, and partners.You will contribute to building secure, high-quality software from the...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa M-KOPA Remote Full-time

    Join our expanding engineering team! We're hiring a permanent Senior Backend Engineer to join our Asset Sales group as we scale one of the most important parts of M-KOPA's FinTech platform. Build distributed, event-driven microservices and help shape what AI-native engineering looks like at M-KOPA. Join our expanding engineering team! We're hiring a...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Games Global Full-time

    Games Global seeks a Senior .NET Developer to build backend services in .NET, with hands-on work on the React/TypeScript frontend. You will own features end-to-end, from design to testing, deployment, and production support, in a Kanban-driven team.You will help identify performance bottlenecks, mentor juniors, and shape the architecture while continuously...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa E-Merge Full-time

    E-Merge is seeking a talented software professional for a fully remote role. You will work across diverse projects, transforming business requirements into robust, scalable applications while collaborating with experienced consultants and developers.The role emphasizes backend work with microservices, DDD, TDD, and event-driven architecture. Strong...


  • durban, kwazulu natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Engineer with a strong backend focus to join a fully remote engineering team. You will build and maintain core infrastructure powering innovative blockchain products and services, requiring expertise in distributed systems, cryptography, and scalable backend development. You will design and deploy backend services,...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa LaraBench Full-time

    LaraBench is a fully remote PHP developer role focused on backend engineering. You will design and maintain backend services, APIs, and database schemas for an international team, with opportunities to influence architecture and overall system health.The position emphasizes strong PHP expertise, API integration experience, and the ability to work...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Lumenalta Full-time

    A tech solutions company is seeking an experienced backend developer for a fully remote position. You will design and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and AWS services, implement microservices, and ensure high reliability. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, especially with GraphQL APIs and cloud infrastructure. Strong communication...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Lever, Inc. Full-time

    Lever, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead backend development in a fully remote setting. The role involves designing, architecting, and overseeing scalable, reliable systems while guiding a team of engineers.You will mentor juniors, shape technical strategy, collaborate with product and frontend teams, and ensure...