About this role
Looking for more than just another backend development role? A growing technology business is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale a modern platform used by customers worldwide. This opportunity is ideal for a developer who loves writing great code but is also curious about cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and how software performs in production. Join a collaborative team where you can grow from a backend specialist into a well-rounded Software and Platform Engineer. Qualifications: Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field advantageous 5+ years software development experience preferred Requirements: Strong PHP development experience Symfony or similar framework experience REST API development experience MySQL database experience Strong Object-Oriented Programming knowledge Experience with Node.js or TypeScript advantageous Exposure to AWS, Linux, Docker, Terraform, or CI/CD advantageous Interest in Platform Engineering and DevOps practices KPAs: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs Build and enhance platform functionality Troubleshoot and resolve production issues Collaborate on architecture and technical decisions Assist with deployments, monitoring, and infrastructure improvements Work closely with Platform and DevOps teams to improve reliability and scalability Apply now! For more IT jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles or position. For more information contact: Nikita Pillay Recruitment Consultant 011 622 9526