Back-End Developer; Advanced

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 12/10/2026

We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join a dynamic technology team developing intelligent, cloud-based solutions for smart and bidirectionalvehicle charging.

The role focuseson building and operating scalable backend applications using Node.js and AWSserverless technologies, while contributing to modern cloud architecture,automation, security, and continuous delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and operate production-readybackend applications.
• Provide and support applications in a24/7 production environment.
• Build scalable solutions using
  
  Node.js and AWS serverless technologies.
• Monitor applications and services using AWS Cloud Watch.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Codeusing Cloud Formation and/or Terraform.
• Apply cloud security principles andbest practices.
• Work with both SQL and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Identify and resolve technical risks,issues, and impediments.
• Perform unit and end-to-end automated testing.
• Ensure solutions meet quality,security, and delivery standards.
• Create and maintain technical andsystem documentation.
• Collaborate with customers, team members, and external vendors.
• Share knowledge, mentor colleagues,and support team development.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ways of working.

• 5+ years' production experience with
  
  Node.js, particularly in serverless environments.
• 3+ years' experience with automated testing, including unit and end-to-end testing.
• 3+ years' hands-on AWS serverlessexperience, including:
• AWS Lambda
• API Gateway
• DynamoDB
• SQS / SNS
• Kinesis
• S3
• Cloud Watch
• Experience with Infrastructure asCode, preferably Cloud Formation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines,preferably Git Hub Actions.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Experience with cloud architecture,Kubernetes and serverless technologies.
• Experience with virtual networks and connectivity to on-premise environments.
• Experience designing, configuring,and operating CI/CD solutions.
• Experience with automated deployment and configuration.
• Experience with monitoring and loganalytics.
• Understanding of software design and architecture patterns.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience leading or guiding ITteams.

Advantageous Skills

• Linear and nonlinear optimisation.
• Algorithm design and evaluation.
• Complexity theory.
• Performance testing and tuning.
• E-mobility experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• AWS Cloud Certification,preferably Developer Associate or higher.
• Work on innovative global technology solutions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Strong work-life balance.
• Remote and on-site work flexibility.
• Modern technology and development environments.
• Collaboration with international teams.
• Agile ways of working.
• A fast-paced and innovative working environment.