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

    ATS Client in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead modernization of enterprise financial platforms. The role focuses on migrating legacy .NET systems to scalable Java-based architectures.You will drive backend development, design secure systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while contributing to CI/CD and cloud deployments...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, 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...


  • za Jobgether Full-time

    Jobgether is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer, Core APIs (SRE Focus) based in South Africa. You will build core APIs and real-time data services, own reliability metrics, and operate production systems at scale in a remote, globally distributed team.You’ll mentor peers, improve observability, and drive automated operational work while shaping...


  • Remote, South Africa Sabenza IT & Recruitment Full-time R 1 Contract

    Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Java EE Developer to design, develop, and deliver enterprise-grade backend systems. You will lead development streams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to build scalable APIs and microservices. The role requires strong Java EE/Jakarta EE expertise, Spring/Spring...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa OfferZen Full-time

    Senior Backend Engineer – 10+ Yrs - Johannesburg (Remote)Are you a talented senior backend engineer looking for your next remote developer job? OfferZen, the developer jobs marketplace, reverses the job search process. We connect developers with a vast network of top tech companies that are eager to apply to interview you!This could be the last job posting...


  • vereeniging, gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 2 Contract

    Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development to join our fully remote engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems powering core applications, mentor juniors, and influence architectural decisions. You should have 5+ years in backend, proficiency in Java, Python,...


  • gauteng, South Africa Dijkstrack Ltd. Full-time

    Dijkstrack in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong C#/. NET expertise to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work on enterprise-scale applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that solves real business challenges. This hands-on role involves influencing technical...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Sociable Full-time

    Sociable is building a community-driven platform and seeks its first engineering hire beyond the technical cofounder. You’ll be a mid to senior Full-Stack Engineer, primarily backend with scalable APIs and databases, and you’ll influence frontend areas as we grow. As part of the founding team, you’ll shape architecture, engineering practices, and...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Dijkstrack Ltd. Full-time

    Dijkstrack in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong C#/.NET expertise to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work on enterprise-scale applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that solves real business challenges.This hands-on role involves influencing technical...

  • AI Backend Engineer

    5 days ago


    za Odixcity Consulting Full-time

    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...


  • gauteng, za, Gauteng Be Different Full-time

    Be Different is seeking a senior .NET backend professional to join our development team in South Africa. You will design, build, and maintain high-quality APIs, ensuring seamless integration with systems and third-party services.The role emphasizes clean, scalable code, test-driven development, and collaboration with frontend developers to create robust...

  • Backend Engineer

    6 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Responsibilities: Main focus on coding and debugging Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes Troubleshoot and debug applications Conduct tests and optimise performance Work together with engineers building client-facing applications to integrate UI elements...


  • Pretoria, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Minimum requirements:3 years of experience in backend software development, specifically Java.Proficient in building robust backend systems, enhancing architectural design, and implementing testing frameworks.Demonstrates a proven track record of problem-solving, able to rapidly understand and dissect complex issues, formulating efficient solutions.Shows...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sabenza IT & Recruitment Full-time

    We are looking for an Intermediate Backend Engineer with strong Python and Django experience to develop, maintain and enhance backend applications and services. The ideal candidate will have solid software engineering fundamentals, hands-on production experience and a practical approach to solving technical problems. You will work closely with other...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Responsibilities: Work closely with the engineering team to release features on the product roadmap.Be able to take full ownership of your feature releases, testing and reliability.Gain a holistic understanding of the company stack, infrastructure, internal development requirements, resources as well as customer facing features.You will be leading a team...


  • Johannesburg East, South Africa Network IT Full-time R 60,000 - R 70,000 Temporary

    Reference: ITA006275-Rein-1Our client is seeking a strong Backend Software Engineer to join their development team. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer who is passionate about backend development and wants to broaden their expertise into platform engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and production systems.The successful candidate will...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Crossing Hurdles Full-time

    Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Software Engineer Backend for a remote contract role. You will design and implement scalable backend services and APIs, focusing on performance, reliability, and code quality.Ideal candidates bring strong backend experience across languages such as Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python or C++, plus a track record of...


  • Remote, South Africa Quik Hire Staffing Full-time R 1 Contract

    Quik Hire Staffing is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems for high-traffic applications in a full-time role. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions with performance and reliability, using Python/Java/Go, RESTful APIs, and cloud-based architectures. This position offers a...


  • pretoria, gauteng, South Africa ATS Client Full-time R 1 Contract

    ATS Client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join a high-performing Agile team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise solutions using modern technologies and RESTful APIs. You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines, mentor junior developers, participate in code reviews, ensure security best practices, and collaborate with...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Bash Full-time R 650,000 Contract

    A technology company in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in backend development using Go and Python. This role involves working within a dynamic Agile team to enhance customer experiences and build maintainable solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, proficiency with AWS or Google...