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# Intermediate Backend Developer

- **Company:** OfferZen
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Ruby, Working Model 2D, Backend, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.engineering.jobs/nl/vacature/intermediate-backend-developer-7943975

## About the Role

Network, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, Support

## Description

Requirements

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### Must have:

### - 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

Responsibilities:

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 - 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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Company:

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We are OfferZen, the developer jobs marketplace that reverses the job search process by connecting developers with a vast network of top tech companies eager to interview you. We provide upfront information about the tech stack, role, and salary so you can make informed decisions, and our personal talent advisor supports you with salary benchmarks, interview preparation, and job offers. This is a hybrid role based in Johannesburg.

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