Senior Developer (Platform)

60 Degrees; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Stellenbosch is looking for a Senior Platform Developer with experience in Node.js and Python to build AI-powered infrastructure. You will work on scalable systems and API development in a fully remote setup. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 years in backend development and diverse knowledge in front-end technologies. The firm offers an autonomous working environment along with 30 annual leave days.

Benefits

30 annual leave days

Flex-first culture

Autonomous working environment

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of solid experience in backend software development.
• Proficient in Node.js, Python, and building REST APIs.
• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Strong front-end exposure with Svelte, modern Angular, and TypeScript.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure).
• Comfortable with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices.
• Skills in RAG architecture and LLM integration & prompt design are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build real-world AI systems for scalable infrastructure.
• Develop APIs and integrate AI systems.
• Work autonomously within a trust-based team.

Skills

Backend software development

Node.js

Python

REST APIs

MongoDB

Svelte

Angular

TypeScript

Cloud infrastructure

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

NEW WORK IN: Senior Platform Developer (Node.js/Python) to build real-world AI systems – Remote SA – paying up to R100k CTC + Big Flex

New work in at a cutting-edge Product & Platform house that's quietly revolutionizing how humans and AI interact. This crew is building intelligent systems at scale — think retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and future-forward LLM tools.They're after a Senior Platform Developer with strong backend skills in Node.js and/or Python, and enough front-end capability to deliver full-stack features with the team. You'll work directly with a small, sharp dev group on scalable infrastructure, API development, and AI system integration. This is your big chance to join a global business, offering a Fully remote set up, an aytonomous human centric managemt style, and a team that values trust, ownership, and outcomes.

This is what you need to land an interview:

• You have at least 6 years solid experience in backend software development
• Proficient in Node.js, Python, and building REST APIs
• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL DBs
• Strong front-end exposure with Svelte, modern Angular, and TypeScript
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Comfortable with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices
• Passionate about software craftsmanship and best practices
• Skills in RAG architecture and LLM integration & prompt design will serve you well
• Bonus if you've touched: NestJS and Vector DBs (like Pinecone or Weaviate)

Why This Role?

• You'll get your hands dirty building AI-powered infrastructure, not just calling an API
• 30 annual leave days — no kidding!
• Build meaningful products that matter — used in live environments
• Flex-first culture with lots of autonomy to do great work
• A rare blend of stability + innovation

Apply now if you're ready to own serious architecture, plug into AI-enhanced systems, and work with real builders in a trust-based team.