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Backend Software Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-21

Core

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs while building platform functionality.

Role type

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Builds

Backend services, REST APIs, and platform features

Domain

Web development, Platform Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

PHP, Symfony, REST API development, MySQL, Object-Oriented Programming

Preferred skills

Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, Linux, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD

Technologies

Symfony, MySQL, Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, Docker, Terraform

Responsibilities

Design and develop backend services and APIs, Build and enhance platform functionality, Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, Collaborate on architecture and technical decisions, Assist with deployments and infrastructure improvements, Work closely with Platform and DevOps teams to improve reliability and scalability

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