Intermediate Backend Developer

Develop and support software, including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements

• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements
• Work with microservices architecture and RESTful API services
• Integrate multiple data sources and databases into a single system

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4-5 years of relevant experience in backend development

• Hybrid working model, requiring 2-3 days per week in our Johannesburg office
• Experience developing and supporting software, including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements
• Experience collaborating with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API services
• Experience working in an English-speaking environment
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Experience developing backend systems
• Experience in one or more of the following: Node.js, Java, Ruby, PHP, Python, etc.
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into a single system
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus