Backend Systems Developer (Unix/Linux)

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking an experienced Back-End Developer to join their dynamic global technology team in Pretoria, South Africa. The ideal candidate will focus on developing solutions for enterprise content management and document automation.

This role involves working on innovative cloud-based platforms with an emphasis on automation and improving business communication. Required skills include extensive experience with Perl, XML, and Unix/Linux technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with Document Template development solutions.
• Experience in IT application SDLC process.
• Extensive experience with XML and Xpath.
• Extensive programming experience in Perl scripting.
• Programming experience in Unix scripting.
• Experience in interpreting and creating user requirement specifications.
• Experience with Linux servers.
• Experience in IT architectures based on Unix/Linux OS.

Skills

Document Template development solutions

IT application SDLC process

XML

Xpath

Perl scripting

Unix scripting

User requirement specifications

Linux servers

Unix/Linux OS architectures

Job description

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 28/05/2026

We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join a dynamic global technology environment focused on modern enterprise content management and document automation solutions.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about backend systems, Unix/Linux technologies, enterprise output management, and document composition platforms. You will play a key role in developing, supporting, and enhancing large-scale output management and communication solutions within a highly agile and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work on innovative cloud-based platforms that leverage automation, AI-driven workflows, and secure enterprise integrations to improve content accessibility, business communication, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience with Document Template development solutions.
  
• Experience in IT application SDLC process.
  
• Extensive experience with XML, Xpath.
  
• Extensive programming experience in Perl scripting.
  
• Programming experience in Unix scripting.
  
• Experience in interpreting and creating user requirement specifications.
  
• Experience with Linux servers.
  
• Experience in IT architectures based on Unix/Linux OS.