Remote Cloud Backend Engineer: Node.js & AWS

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment seeks an experienced Back-End Developer in Pretoria to build scalable cloud solutions and modern serverless architectures. You will contribute to intelligent, connected mobility and energy management platforms powering smart charging and V2G/V2H ecosystems.

The role requires leading IT teams, 5+ years Node.js in serverless environments, AWS serverless expertise, and strong experience with IaC, CI/CD, and SQL/NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years production experience with Node.js in serverless environments.
• Experience with AWS serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS).
• CI/CD pipelines experience, GitHub Actions preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in cloud architectures.
• Cloud certifications (Developer Associate minimum).
• Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period.

Skills

Node.js

AWS Serverless

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

Agile/SCRUM

Leadership

Education

Relevant IT Degree or equivalent experience

Cloud Certifications (Developer Associate minimum, Professional preferred)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

DynamoDB

Job description

Sabenza IT & Recruitment seeks an experienced Back-End Developer in Pretoria to build scalable cloud solutions and modern serverless architectures. You will contribute to intelligent, connected mobility and energy management platforms powering smart charging and V2G/V2H ecosystems.

The role requires leading IT teams, 5+ years Node.js in serverless environments, AWS serverless expertise, and strong experience with IaC, CI/CD, and SQL/NoSQL databases.