SUMMARY:
Back-End Developer (Senior)
Location: Menlyn, Pretoria
Working Model: Hybrid – 2 days per week in office
Contract: 3-Year Renewable Contract
Start: ASAP
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly experienced Back-End Developer (Senior) to join a global technology environment where you’ll take ownership of complex backend solutions, influence technical direction and help guide other developers.
This is more than a hands-on development position. We’re looking for someone who can architect, build, optimise and lead.
You’ll work with modern Node.js, AWS Serverless and cloud-native technologies, developing and operating production-ready systems while solving complex challenges across multiple systems.
POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing Design, develop and operate production-ready backend applications. Architect scalable solutions using Node.js and AWS Serverless technologies . Work extensively with AWS services including: Lambda API Gateway DynamoDB SQS\/SNS Kinesis S3 CloudWatch Provide technical leadership and guidance to other developers. Influence technical solutions and drive improvements across existing systems. Design and operate CI\/CD pipelines . Implement Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation and Terraform . Work with Kubernetes and serverless compute environments. Automate application, infrastructure and configuration deployments. Design solutions using both SQL and NoSQL databases . Apply appropriate software design and architecture patterns. Implement cloud security patterns across solutions and deployments. Monitor and operate applications using AWS CloudWatch. Build and maintain comprehensive automated unit and end-to-end tests. Solve complex technical problems spanning multiple systems. Identify risks and impediments and proactively drive resolution. Liaise with customers, technical teams and external vendors. Produce and maintain technical documentation. Mentor, coach and proactively share knowledge across teams. Work within an Agile\/Scrum environment. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' production experience with Node.js in serverless environments. 5+ years' hands-on AWS Serverless experience , including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB and SQS\/SNS. 5+ years' automated testing experience , including unit and end-to-end testing. Proven experience leading IT teams . Strong hands-on AWS cloud expertise. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and Serverless technologies. Infrastructure as Code experience using CloudFormation and\/or Terraform . CI\/CD pipeline experience, preferably using GitHub Actions . Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases . Experience with virtual networking and cloud-to-on-premises connectivity. Automated deployment and configuration experience. Monitoring and log analytics expertise. Strong understanding of Design and Architecture Patterns . Experience working within Agile\/Scrum environments. Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical solutions. Advantageous Skills Linear and nonlinear optimisation. Design and evaluation of efficient algorithms and complexity theory. Performance testing and tuning. E-mobility experience. Java. Qualifications Relevant IT degree or equivalent practical experience. Relevant cloud certifications. Developer Associate-level cloud certification preferred as a minimum. Professional-level cloud certification would be highly advantageous. What You Can Expect Cutting-edge global technology environments and processes. Complex technical challenges with genuine ownership. Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction. Modern, state-of-the-art working environment. Flexible hybrid working. Strong focus on work-life balance. Collaboration with dynamic global teams. Agile ways of working. Opportunities to mentor and develop other technical professionals. Long-term opportunity through a 3-year renewable contract . If you're the developer others turn to when the problem gets complicated - and you have deep Node.js + AWS Serverless expertise - we want to hear from you. Apply by sending your CV to
