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Takealot Group is seeking a Software Engineer (backend, preferably with search experience) to join our team. You will help maintain and scale our search stack, contribute to robust backend services, and participate in transitioning from Elasticsearch to Vertex AI Search.The role emphasizes building scalable systems in Python with optional Java/Go,...

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town seeks a Senior PHP Backend Developer to join our development team. The role focuses on troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining core product software and databases while collaborating with UX to build scalable, well-architected applications.You will work across the development lifecycle, apply TDD, refine the codebase,...

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...

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...

BVNK is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to help build cross-border payments bridging crypto and fiat. The role requires 5+ years of backend experience and deep Java/Spring Boot expertise. You will design scalable APIs, collaborate with product teams, and contribute to engineering standards in a fast, hybrid/remote environment. Fintech experience is a...

Salt Digital Recruitment seeks a Senior .NET Engineer based in Cape Town to design, build and maintain backend systems supporting high-volume transactions across international markets. You will join a skilled engineering team delivering secure, high-performance software in a regulated financial environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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...

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement robust server-side logic, APIs, and data models that power their digital products. You will mentor junior team members, optimize performance, and collaborate with frontend and product teams to deliver scalable solutions on cloud platforms. The role...

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...

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...

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd) to advance backend systems using .NET technologies. You will collaborate with frontend engineers and other teams to deliver scalable, robust services, design database schemas, and ensure quality through SDLC documentation and testing. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, strong...

Kraken is seeking a senior Rust engineer to design and implement robust services powering trading, payments, and crypto experiences. You will contribute to low-latency, scalable systems and collaborate with hundreds of engineers worldwide. The role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and a security-first mindset, with a focus on distributed architectures, RPC,...

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...

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...

I Grow Wealth Investments in Durbanville, Western Cape, seeks an experienced backend/AI engineer to build production AI applications using Node.js and TypeScript. You will design APIs, event-driven systems, and agentic workflows that leverage multiple LLM providers and tool calls to solve real business tasks. You will work with PostgreSQL, embeddings and...

RemoFirst is actively seeking a Staff Back-End Engineer to own and evolve backend systems in Python and Java. You will design, build, and scale services for a global remote team, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Operations to deliver reliable, high-performance platforms. You will lead architectural discussions, embrace modern practices like...

Block Labs is seeking a seasoned Go backend engineer to build distributed, high‑volume services for crypto, fintech, and real‑money gaming. You will own end‑to‑end backend components, make architectural decisions, and ensure production reliability. You will translate business goals into scoped work, design resilient services, and uphold correctness...

ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS expertise. You will contribute to scalable, high-performance back-end systems and cloud-based integrations within a collaborative team. The role focuses on delivering full-stack solutions, API design, and continuous improvement across...

A user experience consulting agency in Centurion is seeking an experienced Backend .Net Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in backend development along with proficiency in C#, .Net, .NET Core, and RESTful APIs. A relevant IT degree or diploma is required. This role offers a highly competitive salary based...

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...