583 Backend Developer jobs in South Africa

Hire Resolve's client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their team. You will be working with their senior developers to develop and maintain high-quality APIs for their web and mobile applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable server-side applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement and maintain security and data protection measures
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers.

• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in Node.js
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js
• Knowledge of database technologies like MySQL or MongoDB
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Database ORM (Sequelize, TypeORM, Prisma, etc)
• Experience with DevOps skills like Docker and AWS (preferred, alternatively GCP, Azure)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Salary: R600K/yr - R960k/yr, negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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You’ll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems, connecting with diverse external platforms, and introducing automated, scalable testing and deployment strategies.

The Legends Agency

Legend101

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Durban, South Africa

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• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs.
• Integrate and interface with third-party platforms (e.g., authentication services, data feeds, SaaS tools).
• Design and optimize high-performance SQL queries and relational schema for transactional systems.
• Build and extend modular Laravel applications using SOLID principles and modern PHP patterns.
• Implement CI pipelines and comprehensive test coverage using automated testing frameworks.
• Maintain and evolve code in GitHub with PR-based collaboration and branching strategies.
• Collaborate on backend architecture decisions, contributing to high-level system design.
• Mentor junior engineers in software architecture, testability, and scalable design.
• (Optional) Implement data-driven automation using ML models in backend services (e.g., Python microservices or PHP ML libs).

• Languages & Frameworks: PHP 8+, Laravel, SQL, T-SQL, JavaScript (basic)
• DevOps & Tooling: GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, Composer
• Testing: PHPUnit, Pest, Mockery, Postman (for API testing), tSQLt
• Data & ML (Nice to have): Python (scikit-learn, pandas), PHP ML libraries
• Cloud & Infra (Nice to have): Azure

• 5+ years of backend development experience, including Laravel 8+ in production environments.
• Proficient in designing and optimizing SQL databases for transactional systems.
• Experience with external service integration via REST APIs (OAuth, JSON).
• Familiar with TDD or BDD workflows and CI pipelines.
• Solid grasp of Git version control, code reviews, and team workflows.
• Strong architectural thinking, especially around modular and extensible backends.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

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ENVIRONMENT:

DUTIES:

• Write and maintain serverless functions using AWS Lambda, preferably in NodeJS.
• Use or implement other AWS Services in-line with customer requirements and architecture framework – E.g. DynamoDB, AppSync, EventBridge, PinPoint, S3 etc.
• Share overall responsibility for the CI/CD Pipelines, AWS Infrastructure and REST APIs.
• Ensure full understanding of all systems. This includes infrastructure, integrations, Back-end and Front-end business logic and technology stack.
• Assist with support requests that have been escalated to the development – 3rd Line Support.
• Stay abreast of developments in programming languages and AWS services.
• Continuous learning and relevant certifications for both professional and personal development are encouraged.
• Continuous improvement of performance and system stability.
• Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (BSc. Computer Studies or IT / B.Eng. Computer, Electronic) would be beneficial and preferred.
• 4+ Years' experience working on projects like these are preferred.
• Cloud, preferably AWS experience.
• Hands-on technical expertise in backend development and DevOps activities.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and 3rd party integration in general.
• Exposure to Lean and Agile methodologies.

Advantageous –

• Experience in Database Administration (PostgreSQL).

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Self-motivated and energetic individual with a hands-on approach.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Negotiable

Hire Resolve's client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their team. You will be working with their senior developers to develop and maintain high-quality APIs for their web and mobile applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable server-side applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement and maintain security and data protection measures
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers

• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in Node.js
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js
• Knowledge of database technologies like MySQL or MongoDB
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Database ORM (Sequelize, TypeORM, Prisma, etc)
• Experience with DevOps skills like Docker and AWS (preferred, alternatively GCP, Azure)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Salary: R600K/yr - R960k/yr, negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in IT or related

• Cloud, preferably AWS experience
• Hands-on technical expertise in back-end development
• JavaScript/TypeScript for Node.js in Lambdas
• Experience in Database administration (PostgreSQL) would be beneficial but not required
• Experience with RESTful APIs and 3rd party integration in general
• Exposure to Lean and Agile methodologies
• Good problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Self-motivated and energetic individual with a hands-on approach
• Good coding habits (Reviews, TDD etc.)