Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer

Our Customer is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high performance systems that support our travel platforms. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on developer with strong integration experience, a passion for clean, maintainable code, and a drive to deliver reliable, production‑ready solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Build and support high‑volume, scalable systems used in travel booking and related platforms.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and system integrations with third-party providers (e.g. GDS, payment gateways, suppliers).
• Collaborate with front‑end developers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Ensure high performance, security, and reliability of backend systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise existing systems.
• Contribute to Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and participate in code reviews.
• Strong communication skills needed for working with customer and supplier integration teams.

• ±8–10 years' experience in software development (backend‑focused).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience working on integration‑heavy systems.
• Experience in the travel, bookings, or fintech domain is advantageous.
• Experience in ERP system integrations (SAP, Oracle, Sage) is advantageous.
• Experience migrating legacy systems to modern architecture.
• Technical Requirements (Essential)
• Strong proficiency in:
  • C# / .NET (ASP.NET Core preferred)
  • REST API design and development
  • MS SQL Server (database design, performance tuning)
  • LINQ
• Solid experience with:
  • JSON, XML
  • Web Services Integration (SOAP & REST)
  • Microservices architecture
• Experience with:
  • Version control (Git)
  • CI/CD pipelines (preferably Azure Dev Ops)
  • Secure coding practices
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, API Management)

• Messaging queues (e.g. Service Bus, Rabbit
  
  MQ)
• IIS configuration and optimisation
• Front‑end basics (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Vue)
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking
  • High attention to detail and quality
  • Ownership mindset and accountability
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Strong communication skills (technical and non‑technical)
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Travel industry integrations (e.g. Amadeus, Travelport, Sabre, )
• Payment gateway integration
• High availability / distributed systems
• Data security and compliance (e.g. POPIA, GDPR, PCI DSS)

• Hybrid or office‑based (offices)
• Collaborative, agile team environment
• Opportunity to work on innovative travel and expense technology solutions

• Must have reliable transport (if office‑based role).
• Background checks may be conducted in line with company policies.