Advanced Back-End Developer (Node.js & AWS) (Contract) - Gauteng/Hybrid - ISB7300226

Introduction

Our Client is seeking an Advanced Back-End Developer to join the core Software Engineering squad within their global IT Hub, supporting the " Intelligent & Bidirectional Charging " product domain.

This product drives smart vehicle charging solutions, wallbox IoT connectivity, and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) / Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) power pool use cases.

In this role, you will develop and operate production-ready serverless Node.js business applications on AWS, ensuring secure and seamless OpenAPI integrations with external energy partners.

• Serverless Node.js Development: 5+ years of production experience with Node.js in serverless environments and 3+ years hands-on with AWS serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, S3).

• Automated Testing & IaC: 3+ years of automated testing (unit tests, end-to-end testing) alongside Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation (preferred) or Terraform.

• DevOps & Cloud Monitoring: Experience leading IT tasks, configuring GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, and supporting production applications (24/7 support) via AWS CloudWatch.

Position Details

• Contract Dates: 01-10-2026 to 31-12-2029

• Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation

• Level: Advanced (4-6 years related experience)

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Serverless Development: Develop, test, and maintain event-driven Node.js microservices and OpenAPIs on AWS Lambda.

• Operational Monitoring: Monitor application health within AWS CloudWatch, apply cloud-security patterns, and provide 24/7 operational support.

• Automation & IaC: Automate system deployments using CloudFormation/Terraform and maintain continuous integration pipelines.

• Agile Delivery & Coaching: Proactively share knowledge, coach squad peers, and collaborate with external energy partners within Agile sprints.

Important Application Details

Location & Relocation

Applicants based outside of Gauteng must be willing to relocate to Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn. Please note that relocation to the province will be at the candidate's own cost.

Eligibility & Legal

• Citizenship: South African citizens and residents are preferred.

• Work Permits: Candidates with valid work permits will be considered.

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Application Status

If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant IT Degree or equivalent commercial experience.

• Minimum of 5+ years of production experience in Node.js serverless development.

• Minimum of 3+ years of automated testing and hands-on AWS serverless application development.

• Cloud Certifications (AWS Developer Associate minimum, Professional preferred).

Essential Skills & Technologies

• Back-End & Serverless: 5+ years Node.js; 3+ years AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, S3.

• IaC & CI/CD: CloudFormation (preferred), Terraform, and GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows.

• Testing & Quality: 3+ years automated testing (unit and E2E test suites), design patterns, and ISO-standard technical documentation.

• Databases & Networking: SQL and NoSQL databases, virtual networks (VPC, on-prem connectivity), and CloudWatch log analytics.

• Agile Collaboration: Practical experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models and leading feature tasks.

Advantageous Skills

• Domain exposure to E-Mobility, smart charging, and energy ecosystem integrations.

• Linear and nonlinear optimization, algorithm design, and complexity theory.

• Performance testing, tuning, and Java programming knowledge.

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