Backend Software Engineer

Belay Talent Solutions; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

PTO & flexible hours

Hybrid work

Learning opportunities

Team environment in Pretoria

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) in Pretoria to design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and APIs powering core products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, strong skills in Java, Python, or Node.js, and experience with relational and NoSQL databases. Hybrid work supports collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language (Java, Python, Node.js, C#).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend code.
• Develop and manage robust APIs for frontend and third-party integrations.
• Optimize performance, queries, and architecture for scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and frontend engineers to deliver features end-to-end.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer specializing in back-end development to join their growing engineering team in Pretoria. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and APIs that power their core products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute directly to the evolution of their technology platform within a collaborative and innovative company culture.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer specializing in back-end development to join their growing engineering team in Pretoria. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and APIs that power their core products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute directly to the evolution of their technology platform within a collaborative and innovative company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code using languages like Java, Python, or Go.
• Develop and manage robust APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party services.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and speed.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and front-end engineers to deliver features from conception to deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in back-end software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern back-end programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, C#).
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Hybrid work model to balance office and remote work.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment in Pretoria.