Senior Backend Software Developer; Node.js​/JavaScript​/TypeScript; PTA

ENVIRONMENT:

A growing South African ICT solutions business, specialising in technology services for the Retail and Healthcare sectors, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Developer to join its Pretoria-based development team. The company builds and supports enterprise platforms that enable large-scale retail operations and is focused on delivering innovative, scalable, and reliable technology solutions. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced backend-focused Software Engineer who enjoys building modern applications, designing scalable services, and collaborating within an Agile development environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and enhancing business-critical systems while contributing to the overall technical direction of the team.

DUTIES:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using Node.js and modern JavaScript/Type Script.
• Design and build RESTful APIs powering user-facing applications and backend services.
• Develop solutions within a microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with Developers, QA, Dev Ops, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
• Write clean, secure, and testable code following software engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies, cloud-native development, and JavaScript ecosystems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ Years' experience as a Software Engineer or Backend Developer.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Node.js and server-side JavaScript development.
• Solid understanding of SQL and database design principles.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and backend service architecture.
• Experience working with Git and modern version control practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Advantageous:

• Experience working within microservices architectures.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
• Cloud-native development experience.
• Experience building scalable enterprise applications.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong technical problem solver.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on code quality.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Passionate about modern software engineering practices.