Backend Developer (Ruby, Node JS, or Python)

Media Recruiters Truckee LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm based in Cape Town is looking for a skilled backend developer with over 3 years of experience. You will be responsible for writing clean code, maintaining core product software, and contributing throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of backend languages such as Node JS, Python, or Ruby, and experience with REST APIs and version control. The role supports Employment Equity, prioritizing internal applicants where possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in a backend programming language.
• Good knowledge of relational databases and version control tools.
• Experience with common third-party APIs.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-designed code.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain core software.
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.

Skills

Node JS

Python

Ruby

REST APIs

Git

Version Control

Job description

• Write "clean", well designed code in Node JS, Python or Ruby
• Produce detailed specifications
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Follow industry best practices
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary

Requirements

• 3+ years of software development experience in a backend programming language
• Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing REST APIs
• Experience in common third-party APIs (google, facebook, etc)
• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas
• Fluency with source control in git and github

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and will not be the final and formal template. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equity Statement

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal applicants will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.