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Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS

South AfricaPosted Today
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Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS in South Africa.

This role offers the opportunity to build and scale high-performance backend systems that power global products used by distributed teams worldwide. You will work in a collaborative, remote-first environment alongside product managers, frontend engineers, designers, and QA specialists to deliver reliable and customer-focused solutions. The position involves designing scalable architectures, developing robust APIs, and optimizing systems that handle large transaction volumes and complex workflows. You will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from product discovery to deployment and continuous improvement. The environment values ownership, proactive collaboration, and engineering excellence while encouraging innovation and business impact. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments and enjoys solving large-scale technical challenges.

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS in South Africa.

This role offers the opportunity to build and scale high-performance backend systems that power global products used by distributed teams worldwide. You will work in a collaborative, remote-first environment alongside product managers, frontend engineers, designers, and QA specialists to deliver reliable and customer-focused solutions. The position involves designing scalable architectures, developing robust APIs, and optimizing systems that handle large transaction volumes and complex workflows. You will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from product discovery to deployment and continuous improvement. The environment values ownership, proactive collaboration, and engineering excellence while encouraging innovation and business impact. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments and enjoys solving large-scale technical challenges.

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
 
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
 
 
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