Backend Jobs in South Africa
There are 314 open Backend jobs in South Africa on freehire right now. 90 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 34%
- sql 32%
- agile 29%
- rest 29%
- java 28%
- 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 161
- 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
Senior Backend Engineer (Go & Python) - API & Migrations
Designs and delivers backend systems in Go/Python, optimizes SQL for large datasets, and leads API migrations while mentoring engineers and modernizing services.
Senior Backend Engineer (GoLang, Python)
Senior backend engineer building WIRE, a platform for mining operations using Python (Flask/SQLAlchemy) and Go, with PostgreSQL and Celery.
Senior Backend Engineer (C#, Agile) - Leadership & Impact
A senior backend engineer who leads development teams, mentors juniors, and builds scalable fintech solutions using C#/.NET and SQL Server, while driving Agile/Scrum best practices.
Impactful Backend Engineer (Java/.NET) – Remote SA
Mid to Senior Backend Engineer designing and building enterprise-scale applications in Java or .NET, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical decisions and software quality.
Shopify E‑Commerce Developer: Backend & Integrations
Develops and maintains Shopify backend systems, integrations, and omnichannel e-commerce solutions for AVI Footwear & Apparel, ensuring seamless ERP/3PL/payment gateway connections and high performance.
Backend Engineer - FinTech (C#/.NET, AWS, CI/CD)
Build and maintain the back-end for Capitec’s credit estimate journey using C#/.NET Core, AWS, and SQL, migrating legacy systems to modern architectures.
Backend developer centurion
Duties & Responsibilities ENVIRONMENT: DUTIES: Write and maintain serverless functions using AWS Lambda, preferably in Node JS. Use or implement other AWS Services in-line with customer requirements and…
Senior python backend engineer — aws & automation
Jobtailor is looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer to develop scalable AWS solutions, automate workflows, and mentor junior team members. The role involves working with RESTful APIs, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure system reliability.
Senior backend engineer - typescript, cloud & microservices
i Dbase Software is seeking a highly skilled Senior Back-End Developer in Johannesburg or Cape Town, proficient in Type Script. This role requires developing scalable back-end services for telecom platforms, and…
1848 BackEnd Developer
Build and maintain production-ready backend systems in AWS, ensuring 24/7 uptime, security, and compliance while collaborating with customers and teams.
Backend developer (centurion) market related
Duties & Responsibilities ENVIRONMENT: DUTIES: Write and maintain serverless functions using AWS Lambda, preferably in Node JS. Use or implement other AWS Services in-line with customer requirements and…
Senior backend engineer south africa
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…
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Payments, High-Volume Scale
Designs and builds high-performance Java backend systems that process millions of daily payments transactions using microservices and event-driven architectures.
Staff Backend Engineer - Architect High-Throughput Data Systems
Staff Backend Engineer responsible for designing scalable data infrastructure in Scala/Python, optimizing pipelines, and mentoring a small senior team to ensure fast, reliable APIs and data freshness while collaborating with ML teams.
Laravel Backend Engineer: Build Scalable APIs & Cloud
Mid-level Laravel engineer building scalable APIs and cloud-based backend services for mobility/digital products, collaborating with a team to solve real-world challenges.
Java Backend Engineer (Payments) – High-Volume, Cloud-Native
Develop high-performance Java backend services for a fintech platform processing millions of daily transactions in a cloud-native environment.
Senior backend java engineer - scale & impact
Sanlam is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and build robust Java services within a modern, product-aligned engineering squad. You will work closely with product, architecture, and platform teams to…
Senior typescript backend engineer - cloud
Idbasesoftware in South Africa seeks a Senior Back-End Developer to design, build, and deploy distributed cloud-based applications. You will use Type Script and Node.js to deliver scalable telecom platforms and…
Senior backend developer
Are you a seasoned Backend Developer with a passion for building scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions? Our Company is looking for a Senior Backend Developer to play a key role in designing and…
Backend developer centurion
Duties & Responsibilities Qualifications: Matric Tertiary qualification in IT or related Experience / Requirements: Cloud, preferably AWS experience Hands-on technical expertise in back-end development Java…