Backend Jobs in South Africa
There are 306 open Backend jobs in South Africa on freehire right now. 82 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and aws.
Most requested skills
- api 53%
- cloud 42%
- aws 33%
- sql 31%
- agile 29%
- rest 28%
- java 27%
- ci-cd 23%
How the work is done
- Remote 32 · 10%
- Hybrid 31 · 10%
Visa sponsorship offered in 0% of the 2 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 157
- Lead 11
- Middle 7
- Staff 6
- Principal 2
- Intern 1
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 5
- 51-200 employees 5
- 501-1000 employees 4
- 11-50 employees 3
- 201-500 employees 2
- 1-10 employees 1
Cape Town Hybrid Senior .NET Backend Engineer
Protium is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer in Cape Town to design and maintain production APIs and services using C#, .NET, SQL Server, and Azure. This hybrid role involves end-to-end feature ownership and mentoring junior team members.
C# Backend Engineer - High-Performance Data Engines
Builds high-performance C# backend services that read from NoSQL databases and feed rich UIs, using Angular for frontend.
Senior Python Backend Engineer | AWS & APIs
Leads Python backend development for scalable server-side applications, mentors junior engineers, and oversees full software lifecycle from requirements to deployment using Django/Flask/Bottle, AWS, and REST APIs.
Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer
Builds and maintains scalable PHP backend services and RESTful APIs using Laravel, optimizes MySQL databases, and collaborates with frontend teams to ensure seamless integrations while adhering to best practices and debugging performance issues.
Senior java backend engineer – banking & payments (hybrid)
DVT is hiring a Senior Java Backend Engineer to build scalable banking and payment services in a hybrid role. The position focuses on developing backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures with Kafka and container technologies.
Serverless Backend Engineer - AWS & CI/CD
Develop and operate production-ready serverless applications on AWS, monitor with CloudWatch, apply cloud-security patterns, and mentor teammates in an Agile environment.
Senior Node.js & AWS Serverless Backend Engineer
Senior backend engineer working with Node.js and AWS serverless, shaping architecture and DevOps practices while mentoring teams in a hybrid, Agile environment.
Senior Java Engineer — AI Backend & APIs, Flexible Hours
The Senior Java Engineer will design and develop robust backend services and REST APIs for diverse clients using AI-native approaches. The role involves full-lifecycle software development, performance tuning, and maintaining high engineering standards through code reviews and CI/CD practices.
Senior Backend Engineer – Cloud/AWS & 24/7 Operations
Senior Backend Engineer developing and operating production-ready business applications with 24/7 support, monitoring via AWS CloudWatch, applying cloud-security patterns, and mentoring in an Agile environment.
Go Backend Engineer - Build fast, scalable shopping
Senior Go Backend Engineer owning production-grade services for discovery, shopping, and checkout across 27 brands, scaling event-driven Kafka pipelines in a Go-driven stack.
Senior Front-End & Backend Engineer
Builds and maintains cloud-based frontend/backend systems using Kubernetes, Terraform, and Azure, while writing automated tests and working cross-functionally in an Agile environment.
Software engineer (back-end)
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Senior software engineer (back-end)
Senior back-end engineer specializing in .NET/C# to build scalable gaming platforms, focusing on API/microservices, cloud, and DevOps while mentoring junior developers.
Senior Software Engineer: Backend & Integration
Designs and maintains backend systems and integrations for banking applications, focusing on scalable APIs, secure data exchange, and compliance with financial regulations.
Backend Laravel Developer (PHP/MySQL)
Overview: We’re hiring a Laravel Backend Developer to work on a suite of bespoke platforms, including a new AI-powered SaaS product. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building robust APIs, managing data…
Backend Engineer - SaaS Platform (Azure, APIs, CI/CD)
OfferZen is looking for a backend-focused software developer to build APIs, implement integrations, and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. The role involves collaborating with product and embedded teams to deliver scalable services in an Agile environment.
Senior Backend Engineer Republiek van Suid-Afrika
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…