Senior Backend

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a skilled backend developer to write serverless functions using AWS Lambda and manage CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in backend development, with expertise in AWS and Agile methodologies. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on continuous learning and system improvement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in relevant projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in AWS services and backend development.
• Good coding habits such as reviews and TDD are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain serverless functions using AWS Lambda.
• Manage CI/CD Pipelines, AWS Infrastructure, and REST APIs.
• Assist with escalated support requests.

Skills

Cloud experience

Backend development

DevOps expertise

JavaScript / TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree (B.Sc. Computer Studies or IT / B.Eng. Computer, Electronic)

Tools

AWS Lambda

PostgreSQL

Job description

We have developed the next generation of our Community Management System (CMS).

Our primary focus is to mature the overall ecosystem, add more community types and value-added services, integrate into more specialised modules as well as to further innovate our core system and integration layer.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain serverless functions using AWS Lambda, preferably in NodeJS
• Use or implement other AWS Services in-line with customer requirements and architecture framework E.g. DynamoDB, AppSync, EventBridge, PinPoint, S3 etc.
• Share overall responsibility for the CI / CD Pipelines, AWS Infrastructure and REST APIs
• Ensure full understanding of all systems including infrastructure, integrations, back-end and front-end business logic and technology stack
• Assist with support requests that have been escalated to the development 3rd Line Support
• Stay abreast of developments in programming languages and AWS services
• Continuously learn and obtain relevant certifications for both professional and personal development
• Continuously improve performance and system stability
• Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies

Qualifications

• Cloud, preferably AWS experience
• Hands‑on technical expertise in backend development and DevOps activities
• JavaScript / TypeScript for NodeJS in Lambdas
• Experience in Database administration (PostgreSQL) would be beneficial but not required
• Experience with RESTful APIs and 3rd party integration in general
• Exposure to Lean and Agile methodologies
• Good problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset
• Self‑motivated and energetic individual with a hands‑on approach
• Good coding habits (Reviews, TDD etc)

Experience & Education

Relevant bachelor’s degree (B.SC Computer Studies or IT / B.Eng. Computer, Electronic) would be preferred.

6+ years’ experience working on projects like these are preferred.