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AiR
Pretoria
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A technology company in Pretoria seeks a Backend Engineer to work in an AI-first environment. This role focuses on building robust backend solutions and its core responsibilities include designing scalable APIs and making architectural decisions for Spring/Java systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong Spring and Java skills, is familiar with AI development tools,...

7 hours ago
HIREXE
South Africa
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A growing technology firm is seeking a Junior Backend Developer to join its engineering team in South Africa. This hands-on role focuses on building APIs and managing PostgreSQL data pipelines while integrating modern AI services. Ideal candidates will possess basic SQL skills, an understanding of REST APIs, and Git fundamentals. This position offers valuable experience with Firebase and cloud...

7 hours ago
SET
Midrand
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading software consultancy in Midrand is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable systems and APIs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Python development (Django or FastAPI), a solid understanding of RESTful APIs, and expertise with relational databases. Responsibilities include designing backend services, API integration, and ensuring...

7 hours ago
Yoyo Group
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and implementing scalable backend services using Java and AWS. Candidates should have a strong background in Java EE, Spring, and SQL. The position offers flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment, along with various employee perks including learning and...

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WatersEdge Solutions
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Bring your backend engineering expertise to a high-impact role shaping the future of digital healthcare. About the Role As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll design, build, and maintain the APIs and infrastructure powering a cutting‑edge health platform. Working at the intersection of data, cloud, and user impact, you’ll collaborate across engineering, product, and AI teams to deliver robust and...

7 hours ago
Tiger Personnel Management
Centurion
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Map Your Future: Senior Backend Architect (Data & Systems) Are you a data-obsessed engineer who thrives on turning massive datasets into intelligent solutions? We are looking for a high-impact Senior Backend Engineer to join a boutique, high-growth tech firm in Centurion. This isn't just another coding job; you'll be the lead architect for data-intensive systems powering advanced spatial...

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Boardroom Appointments
Pretoria
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Golang Developer (Backend Developer) to design and build data stores and distributed systems. The successful candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 2-4 years of experience. Responsibilities include communicating system strategies and overseeing implementation while optimizing development processes....

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AiR
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A sustainability-focused fintech company in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead the in-house engineering transition. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Node.js and TypeScript, and a passion for creating technology that...

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WatersEdge Solutions
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A digital healthcare solutions firm in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer. In this role, you will develop and maintain backend APIs using Python, collaborate across engineering, product, and AI teams, and design scalable systems integrating health data. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in backend roles, advanced Python skills, and experience with cloud platforms. This...

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Boardroom Appointments
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

About the job Software Engineer: Backend (C#) - A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Experience: 3+ years proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). - Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies - Is able to apply advanced knowledge of the following: - Advanced...

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SET
Midrand
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Position: Backend Software Engineer Department: DevOps Reporting structure: Systems Specialist Job purpose: We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs that support multiple internal and customer-facing platforms. backend systems and APIs that support multiple internal and customer-facing platforms. This role focuses on backend...

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Boardroom Appointments
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd) in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in .NET development, with advanced knowledge of C# and database design. This role will involve participating in requirements analysis, writing scalable code, and collaborating with other engineers to enhance user experiences. Strong...

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AiR
Stellenbosch
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A technology company is seeking three Senior Software Engineers in Stellenbosch to develop and maintain high-performance backend systems using Go or Java, with UI experience being a plus. The ideal candidates will possess over 7 years of software engineering experience and have strong proficiency in Go or Java, as well as hands-on knowledge of TypeScript and Vue.js. This role also offers the...

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AiR
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading fintech company is seeking an experienced backend developer who is passionate about securing digital assets. You will build and maintain microservices for digital asset custody and collaborate on new features. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to shape the future of crypto infrastructure. Candidates should have at least 3 years of backend experience,...

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Boardroom Appointments
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Backend Software Engineer proficient in Python to join their team in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in back-end development and a relevant IT qualification. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and deploying server-side components, ensuring high performance and reliability. Applicants should be...

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Boardroom Appointments
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Backend Software Engineer specializing in C#. The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of experience in software development, particularly in backend technologies. Responsibilities include the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment. Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge in programming...

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Boardroom Appointments
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

About the job Software Engineer: Backend (Python) - Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational - 3+ years proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). - Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies - A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology Knowledge: Is able to apply advanced...

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Boardroom Appointments
Stellenbosch
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A tech-focused recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Software Engineer: Back-End II in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The role involves designing software solutions, optimizing database performance, and implementing robust testing practices. Candidates should have over three years of experience in backend development, ensuring system resilience and performance. A relevant tertiary IT qualification...

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Boardroom Appointments
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

About the job Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd) Responsibilities: - Participate in requirements analysis. - Compile and analyze data, processes and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement. - Collaborating with the front-end software engineers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience. -...

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Boardroom Appointments
Cape Town
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of backend development experience, including proficiency in NodeJS and Typescript. Responsibilities involve collaborating on client projects, engaging in software architectural decisions, and hands-on development primarily in Java with other...

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