Backend Developer

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: R600K/yr - R960k/yr, negotiabl

Job summary

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs for web and mobile platforms. You will work with senior developers, implement RESTful services, and contribute to architecture decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include strong Node.js and Express.js experience, databases (MySQL/MongoDB), and familiarity with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Salary: R600K–R960K per year.

Qualifications

• Proven backend development experience with server-side applications.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Express.js.
• Experience with databases such as MySQL or MongoDB.
• familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with ORM tools like Sequelize, TypeORM or Prisma.
• DevOps familiarity (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable server-side applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

Sequelize

TypeORM

Prisma

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Senior Backend Developer

Hire Resolve's client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their team. You will be working with their senior developers to develop and maintain high-quality APIs for their web and mobile applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable server-side applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement and maintain security and data protection measures
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in Node.js
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js
• Knowledge of database technologies like MySQL or MongoDB
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Database ORM (Sequelize, TypeORM, Prisma, etc)
• Experience with DevOps skills like Docker and AWS (preferred, alternatively GCP, Azure)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Benefits:

• Salary: R600K/yr - R960k/yr, negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.