Expert Back-End Developer

Sabenza IT Recruitment · Pretoria, Gauteng

Posted 21 September 2026

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Job Description

Are you a highly experienced back-end developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing scalable systems and getting into the detail when needed?

We’re looking for an Expert Back-End Developer to join a high-performing global technology environment, working on critical production solutions and modern cloud-based applications.

This is a role for someone who can design, build, troubleshoot, influence technical decisions and share their expertise with others.

What You’ll Be Working On

You’ll be part of a development team responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement and support of enterprise applications.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Designing and developing robust Java-based back-end solutions.
  • Building and maintaining microservices and API-driven applications.
  • Developing RESTful web services and scalable integration solutions.
  • Working with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, including Angular and Node.js.
  • Designing solutions using Azure Cloud and cloud-native technologies.
  • Contributing to cloud architecture and infrastructure design.
  • Working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Developing and integrating APIs across multiple systems.
  • Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to sprint planning, refinement and sizing.
  • Engaging with end users and stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
  • Translating complex requirements into practical technical solutions.
  • Identifying technical risks and impediments and proactively driving them to resolution.
  • Presenting proposed solutions to Product Owners and other stakeholders.
  • Ensuring development work meets established quality, coding and testing standards.
  • Supporting existing applications and contributing to DevOps and production support.
  • Preparing technical and system documentation.
  • Mentoring and coaching other developers and sharing technical knowledge across teams.

Benefits

  • Cutting-edge global IT systems and processes.
  • Exposure to modern Azure, cloud and microservices architecture.
  • Flexible remote / on-site working.
  • A strong focus on work-life balance.
  • A highly motivating and fast-paced environment.
  • Collaboration with global technology teams.
  • Opportunities to mentor and influence technical teams.
  • Agile ways of working.
  • Modern, state-of-the-art offices.
  • Flexible working based on 1,960 hours over a 12-month period.

Posted By

Sam Maistry

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