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  • Backend Engineer

    1 day ago


    za E-Merge IT Recruitment Full-time

    e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Backend Developer in Sandton to build robust, scalable backend solutions using C# and ASP.NET. You will join a global tech-driven org recognised as a Top Employer in SA, contributing to large-scale platforms and AI-enabled projects.Key strengths include C#/.NET Core Web API, SQL Server/Azure SQL, EF Core, and Azure...


  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Datafin Full-time

    A leading FinTech company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer specializing in integration tasks. You will be responsible for designing, building, and integrating technical requirements for payment solutions. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of cloud-based backend engineering experience, strong Python skills, and expertise in AWS...


  • gauteng, za, Gauteng Datafin 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...


  • gauteng, za, Gauteng 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...


  • gauteng, za, Gauteng Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead their backend development efforts within a fully remote setting. This leadership role involves designing, architecting, and overseeing the development of highly scalable, reliable, and performant backend systems. You will guide a team of talented...


  • workfromhome, gauteng, South Africa Mobilunity Full-time R 2 Contract

    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...


  • Remote, South Africa Odixcity Consulting Full-time R 420,000 Contract

    Odixcity Consulting is seeking a highly analytical Backend Engineer Annotator to support AI development, evaluation and improvement. You will review, annotate, validate and improve backend datasets, code samples and system design outputs. Responsibilities include annotating backend code samples, labeling REST APIs and GraphQL datasets, and evaluating...


  • workfromhome, gauteng, South Africa Psybergate Full-time R 1 Contract

    Psybergate is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, build and maintain scalable backend services. You will work with Java EE, REST APIs, and microservices, ensuring alignment with system architecture. Strong mentoring and stakeholder communication are essential, with remote-friendly arrangements in Gauteng. The role requires 8–10 years of...


  • johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa Asuer (Pty) Full-time R 900,000 Contract

    Asuer is seeking a Python Software Engineer to help build backend systems for our chatbot, ERP and digital services. You’ll own features from spec to ship and write production Python daily, with room to grow and own larger components. You’ll contribute to tests, review peers' code, and integrate with payments, mobile networks and KYC providers. Three...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time R 1 Contract

    ATS Client is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Engineer with strong Postilion expertise to enhance ATM software platforms. You will focus on configuration, integration and operational stability rather than pure greenfield work. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in Postilion environments and hands-on experience with SDK-based Java integrations, ISO 8583...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Acuity Consultants Full-time

    A leading FinTech company in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Backend Engineer with experience in Node.js and AWS Serverless architecture for a fixed-term remote contract. The role involves designing and maintaining serverless backend systems, focusing on API-first and event-driven services. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant...


  • za IQbusiness South Africa Full-time

    IQbusiness South Africa is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and enhance scalable banking and payment platforms. You will work in a fintech environment, focusing on robust data engineering, ETL processes, and API-rich services.Bring 5+ years of backend experience, strong Node.js and Java skills, and a deep understanding of SQL/NoSQL...


  • gauteng, South Africa IQbusiness South Africa Full-time

    iqx, the Technology Division of iqbusiness, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Developer to join a dynamic technology team building mission-critical banking platforms. The role is based in Cape Town, with 4 days in the office in Stellenbosch, and involves designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable backend solutions. You will work...


  • north west, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with a focus on API development. This fully remote role involves designing, building, and maintaining robust server-side logic and APIs that power our platform. You will tackle complex challenges to ensure scalability, performance, and security, while enabling seamless integration and...


  • workfromhome, gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 900,000 Contract

    Placements24 in Paarl, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join their growing technology team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering innovative applications. Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver scalable, high-quality software. You will work with...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    ATS Client is seeking a Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer to join the engineering team. The role focuses on building scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and clean code in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.The successful candidate will work across the full development lifecycle, interact with frontend teams and QA, and contribute to performance...

  • Platform Engineer

    2 days ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Startup Club Za Full-time

    Job Details The Awareness Company Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng Platform Engineer (Backend DevOps AI-Leveraged) Full Time Hybrid AI, Big Data Type: Full Time Arrangement: Hybrid Posted: Wed. 22 Jul. 2026 Deadline: Fri. 30 Oct. 2026 Start Date: ASAP Experience: Senior Required Skills .NET C# DevOps Microsoft SQL Server Genuine current hands-on experience...


  • Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa Route Management Full-time

    Route Management is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join their dynamic development team in Germiston, South Africa. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, along with 3-5...


  • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Datafin 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...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, 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...