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

    The Awareness Company in Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng, is seeking a deeply technical Platform Engineer to own the backend and infrastructure heart of HYDRA, the AI-powered platform powering Africa-wide operations. You will lead migrations to the next-generation platform, ensuring fast, reliable, multi-tenant performance.You will work AI-first with Claude...


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

    Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions. You will mentor junior developers and help shape the technical direction in a collaborative IT team.The role involves backend API design, frontend work with React/Angular, and cloud experience (AWS/Azure). Strong communication and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, 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...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a Java Back-End Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services. You will build RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions, develop cloud-native apps on AWS and Kubernetes, and contribute to microservice and event-driven architectures.The role requires 6+ years of backend experience with strong Java...


  • western cape, za, Western Cape Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side logic and robust APIs while working remotely from Mossel Bay. The role collaborates with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced, ownership-driven culture.Strong problem-solving and...


  • reitz, free state, South Africa VKB Agriculture Full-time R 850,000 Contract

    VKB Group in South Africa seeks an experienced back-end developer to design, build, and maintain server-side applications, APIs, and databases using the .NET ecosystem. You will join cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performance services that support front-end applications. Take ownership from design through deployment, implement best...


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

    M-KOPA Mobility is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to scale our e-mobility platform across Africa. This initial 12-month fixed-term contract offers remote work within UTC-1 to UTC+3 and potential to extend or go permanent. You will build event-driven microservices in .NET, deploy to Azure, and work with Kafka/RabbitMQ, Service Bus, Kubernetes and Docker....


  • workfromhome, gauteng, South Africa E-Merge Full-time R 960,000 Contract

    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...


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

    Senior Backend Developer Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer who has a deep understanding of the SDLC and has the ability to guide and mentor a high-performing development team. This role requires a motivated individual who is never afraid to get their hands dirty; no task should be too small, with a passion for scaling tech...


  • klerksdorp, north west, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 2 Contract

    Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Fintech) to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems and APIs for financial platforms, ensuring scalability and security. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience with OO languages (Java, Python, C#, Go) and cloud/database expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP,...


  • Remote, South Africa E-Merge Full-time R 990,000 Contract

    E-Merge is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to design, build, and scale production-grade AI-enabled software systems. You will work with engineering leadership, platform teams, and security stakeholders to deliver reliable, observable software at enterprise scale in a hybrid Midrand setting. Responsibilities span backend services, API design, and...


  • Remote, South Africa Indsafri Full-time R 850,000 Contract

    Intermediate Software Engineer Developer We are seeking a skilled Intermediate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain modern software solutions that enable secure and scalable digital payment capabilities. The role involves building robust backend services, contributing to system architecture decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional...


  • East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa M-KOPA Full-time

    M-KOPA Mobility is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to scale our e-mobility platform across Africa. This initial 12-month fixed-term contract offers remote work within UTC-1 to UTC+3 and potential to extend or go permanent.You will build event-driven microservices in .NET, deploy to Azure, and work with Kafka/RabbitMQ, Service Bus, Kubernetes and Docker. The...


  • Mmabatho Unit 4, North West, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Developer with strong Python and Django expertise to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust software solutions.The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience,...


  • eastern cape, za, Eastern Cape projecty Full-time

    Senior Backend Engineer - Healthtech (.NET / C#) Remote (South Africa) | Full-Time | Salary Package: R100,000 - R115,000 per monthIncludes: base salary, employer retirement contribution, monthly medical aid contribution About the Company Our client is a European healthtech startup building modern practice management software for healthcare professionals....


  • gauteng, South Africa Dimension Data South Africa Full-time

    Dimension Data South Africa is seeking a talented Python Developer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software for enterprise clients. You will work with software architects, Dev Ops, data teams, and product managers to build high-performance solutions. Proficiency in Python, Django or Flask, RESTful services, and cloud deployments...


  • gauteng, South Africa Xcede Group Full-time

    Senior Backend Developer Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer who has a deep understanding of the SDLC and has the ability to guide and mentor a high-performing development team. This role requires a motivated individual who is never afraid to get their hands dirty; no task should be too small, with a passion for scaling tech...

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    gauteng, South Africa 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...


  • gauteng, South Africa Entersekt Full-time

    Entersekt, a leader in digital banking security, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the 3 DS Payments team. You will design, build and maintain Java-based backend services handling secure payment authentication and sensitive data. You will contribute to architecture decisions, ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and...

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    gauteng, South Africa BVNK Full-time

    BVNK is seeking a talented Software Engineer to enhance cross-border payment solutions involving crypto and fiat currencies. The role requires strong experience in backend development, particularly using Java and Spring Boot, to build innovative payment systems that offer seamless transaction experiences. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to...