Expert Back-End Developer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment in Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking an Expert Back-End Developer to design, build and scale enterprise-grade backend systems. You will work on cloud-native applications, microservices and RESTful APIs, with Oracle/PostgreSQL, Azure, and DevOps tooling.

The role demands deep hands-on Java expertise, architectural thinking and the ability to mentor teammates while delivering high-quality code in Agile sprints.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and back-end development.
• Experience with microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Experience designing and delivering solutions in Azure Cloud.
• Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing robust Java-based back-end solutions.
• Building and maintaining microservices and API-driven applications.
• Developing RESTful web services and scalable integration solutions.
• Designing solutions using Azure Cloud and cloud-native technologies.
• Contributing to cloud architecture and infrastructure design.
• Developing and integrating APIs across multiple systems.
• Mentoring and coaching other developers and sharing knowledge across teams.
• Preparing technical and system documentation.

Skills

Java

JSON

Node.js

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Web services

Education

IT Degree or Diploma

Tools

GitHub

Git

Bitbucket

GitHub Actions

Maven

Terraform

DevOps practices

Job description

Expert Back-End Developer

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 21/09/2026

Are you a highlyexperienced back-end developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges,designing scalable systems and getting into the detail when needed?

We’re looking foran Expert Back-End Developer to join a high-performing global technologyenvironment, working on critical production solutions and modern cloud-basedapplications.

This is a rolefor someone who can design, build, troubleshoot, influence technical decisionsand share their expertise with others.

What You’ll BeWorking On

You’ll be part ofa development team responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement andsupport of enterprise applications.

Yourresponsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing robust Java-basedback-end solutions.
• Building and maintaining microservicesand API-driven applications.
• Developing RESTful web services andscalable integration solutions.
• Designing solutions using Azure Cloudand cloud-native technologies.
• Contributing to cloud architectureand infrastructure design.
• Working with Oracle and PostgreSQLdatabases.
• Developing and integrating APIsacross multiple systems.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies andcontributing to sprint planning, refinement and sizing.
• Engaging with end users andstakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
• Translating complex requirements intopractical technical solutions.
• Identifying technical risks andimpediments and proactively driving them to resolution.
• Presenting proposed solutions toProduct Owners and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring development work meetsestablished quality, coding and testing standards.
• Supporting existing applications andcontributing to DevOps and production support.
• Preparing technical and systemdocumentation.
• Mentoring and coaching otherdevelopers and sharing technical knowledge across teams.
  

Requirements

We’re looking fordeep hands-on experience across a combination of:

• Java
• JSON
• Node.js
• Microservices
• RESTful APIs
• Web services

Cloud

• Cloud infrastructure
• PaaS technologies

Databases

• Oracle
• SQL

DevOps &Development Tools

• GitHub
• Git
• Bitbucket
• GitHub Actions
• Maven
• Terraform
• DevOps practices

FrontendExposure

• Angular
• Jira
• Confluence

What Makes YouStand Out?

We're looking forsomeone who can move comfortably between big-picture architecture and thetechnical detail.

You should beable to:

• Conceptualise complex technicalproblems and turn them into workable solutions.
• Design systems using modern microservicesand API-based architecture.
• Make sound technical decisions acrosscloud and application environments.
• Troubleshoot complex production andapplication issues.
• Understand how applications, cloudinfrastructure and APIs fit together.
• Work independently on challengingtechnical problems.
• Communicate technical conceptsclearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Mentor and support other developers.
• Share knowledge and help raisetechnical capability across the team.

What We’reLooking For

You'll ideallyhave:

• An IT Degree or Diploma –advantageous.
• At least 8–10 years of relevantsoftware development experience.
• Extensive experience implementing andmonitoring software solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Javaand back-end development.
• Strong experience with microservicesand RESTful APIs.
• Experience designing and deliveringsolutions in Azure Cloud.
• Experience with SQL databases such asOracle or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with manual and/orautomated testing.
• Experience working in Agileenvironments.
• Strong understanding of cloudarchitecture and infrastructure.
• The ability to operate atan expert level while still getting into the technical detail when required.
  
• Cutting-edge global IT systems andprocesses.
• Exposure to modern Azure, cloud andmicroservices architecture.
• A strong focus on work-life balance.
• A highly motivating and fast-pacedenvironment.
• Collaboration with global technologyteams.
• Opportunities to mentor and influencetechnical teams.
• Agile ways of working.
• Modern, state-of-the-art offices.
• Flexible working based on 1,960 hoursover a 12-month period.