Senior Node.js & AWS Backend Engineer — Flexible/Remote

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Remote + on-site

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a Senior Node.js & AWS Back-End Developer in Pretoria, South Africa. You will design and maintain scalable, production-ready backend services in a cloud-based environment, with a focus on serverless architectures and API integrations.

Join a globally connected IT team delivering innovative e-mobility and energy-management solutions. You will lead technical initiatives, implement automated testing, and shape CI/CD pipelines while collaborating across

Qualifications

• A relevant IT degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of production experience with Node.js in serverless environments.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with AWS serverless technologies, including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and SQS/SNS.
• At least 5 years of automated testing experience, including unit and end-to-end testing.
• Experience leading IT teams or providing technical leadership.
• Strong experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably CloudFormation.
• Experience designing, configuring, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, Kubernetes, serverless architecture, networking, monitoring, and log analytics.
• Understanding of software design and architecture patterns.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.
• AWS Developer Associate certification at minimum is preferred, with Professional-level certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate scalable, production-ready back-end applications in a cloud-based environment.
• Build and maintain serverless solutions using Node.js and AWS technologies.
• Develop and manage APIs, event-driven services, and integrations with external systems and energy partners.
• Work with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, S3, and CloudWatch.
• Implement automated unit and end-to-end testing to maintain high-quality, reliable code.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Monitor application performance, analyse logs, troubleshoot issues, and support 24/7 production operations.
• Apply cloud security best practices and ensure solutions meet technical and quality standards.
• Collaborate with customers, developers, teams, and external vendors to deliver effective solutions.
• Take ownership of complex technical challenges, identify risks, and drive solutions forward.
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to technical design and architectural decisions.

Skills

Node.js

Serverless

AWS

APIs

CI/CD

Testing

Agile/Scrum

Security best practices

Education

Relevant IT degree

Tools

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

DynamoDB

SQS/SNS

Kinesis

S3

CloudWatch

GitHub Actions

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a Senior Node.js & AWS Back-End Developer in Pretoria, South Africa. You will design and maintain scalable, production-ready backend services in a cloud-based environment, with a focus on serverless architectures and API integrations.

Join a globally connected IT team delivering innovative e-mobility and energy-management solutions. You will lead technical initiatives, implement automated testing, and shape CI/CD pipelines while collaborating across