Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000177/CM

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Node.js Backend Developer to take ownership of backend services in a high-performance, cloud-native environment. You will play a key role in designing, building, and optimising scalable APIs and distributed systems that power a rapidly growing SaaS platform.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js (TypeScript)
Build and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams
Ensure high performance, reliability, and security of backend systems
Implement caching, queuing, and data optimisation strategies
Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers

Requirements

5+ years of backend development experience
Strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript
Solid experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, optimisation, transactions)
Experience with Redis (caching, queues, pub/sub)
Strong understanding of REST APIs and microservices
Experience with Docker and containerised environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS advantageous)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

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