Remote Backend Developer jobs open to South Africa.
South Africa? Yes. $$$? When they say. Stack? Before the essay.
19 openings. None older than 30 days.
Newest first
Software Engineer - Storage
about 19 hours agoNode.js
5+ years backend with Node.js in production, distributed systems, PostgreSQL tuning, observability
Data API Engineer
about 19 hours ago3+ years Haskell, C, PostgreSQL/plpgsql, open-source contributions, Linux debugging
Software Engineer - Turso
4 days agoRust · AWS · Kubernetes
Rust, Postgres compatibility, Deterministic Simulation Testing, Formal verification methods, Fuzz testing, Differential testing, AWS, Kubernetes, Embedded databases, Remote team collaboration, Cloud systems observability, Cloud systems reliability, Cloud systems performance
Software Engineer (Open Source Contributor)
8 days agoTypeScript · Python · Java
Open Source Contributions, Backend Development and API Design, Python, Java, C++, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Debugging and Troubleshooting, Automated Testing and Code Validation, Performance Optimization
Postgres Deployment Engineer
11 days agoJavaScript · Rust · AWS
3 years of experience, PostgreSQL Expert, Nix packaging, Ansible, Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, C/C++ builds, Go, JavaScript, Rust, Infrastructure management, Customer engagement, Proactive problem-solving
Safety Engineer (Back-End Leaning)
12 days agoPython
5 years of experience, Trust & Safety systems, Python, Distributed systems, Cloud applications, End-to-end system ownership, APIs design, Collaboration with non-technical stakeholders, Problem-solving in ambiguous situations
Senior Software Engineer, Security Platform
12 days agoPython · Go · AWS
6 years of experience, Golang, Python, Event-driven systems, CI/CD tooling, Web application security, SAST/SCA/secret-scanning tooling, AI-assisted engineering, AWS, Kubernetes, Fintech experience, PCI DSS knowledge, Software supply-chain integrity, Policy-as-code familiarity, Threat modeling
Senior Software Engineer, Security Platform
12 days agoPython · Go · AWS
6 years of experience, Golang, Python, Event-driven systems, CI/CD tooling, Web application security, SAST/SCA/secret-scanning tooling, AI-assisted engineering, AWS, Kubernetes, Fintech experience, PCI DSS knowledge, Software supply-chain integrity, Policy-as-code familiarity, Threat modeling
Software Engineer II - Rust - Pro
13 days agoRust
3+ years software engineering, Rust network/async services, modern C++, low-latency trading systems
ABAP Technical Lead
14 days agoSQL
10 years of experience, ABAP4, ABAP OO, AI-driven development, SAP add-on development, SQL optimization, XBP, XMI, RFC programming, German fluency, Technical architecture ownership, Job scheduling expertise
Rust Engineer (Part Time)
15 days agoRust · SQL · AWS
5 years of experience, Rust, async Rust, Tokio, performance profiling, memory management, production-grade services, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker, Linux, cloud provider (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Senior Back-End Engineer (South Africa - Remote)
19 days agoPython · SQL
5 years of experience, Python, Cloud-based AI/analytics, SQL, Containerized applications, FastAPI, Proactive mindset, Mining industry experience
Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Consumer
19 days agoRust
6+ years backend, deep Rust, async network services, distributed systems and Kafka, AI-first development workflow
Google Cloud / GCP Specialist (All Levels) - Software, Data, DevOps, Security
20 days agoGCP
Google Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Architecture, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, AI-related technical fields
Lead AI Engineer (LLM & Agents)
24 days agoGo
Shipped LLM/agent features to 10k+ users, Golang backend, RAG and tool calling, LLM evals, 1 year Web3 preferred
Senior Software Engineer (AI Driven) - Curveglass
27 days agoPython
Python, End-to-end ownership, Client-facing communication, Full-stack development, Cloud infrastructure, AI-powered development, Production-minded development, Business thinking, Self-management, Timezone flexibility
Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Consumer
28 days agoRust
6+ years backend Rust/distributed systems; AI-assisted development. Also eligible: Cyprus, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia
Senior Software Engineer – Agent Systems
28 days ago5+ years backend/AI systems, LLM inference, APIs/distributed systems; also eligible in Cyprus and Hungary
Mulesoft Developer
29 days agoAWS · Azure
2 years of experience, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, API design, Integration Design patterns, Microservices architecture, Public cloud experience (AWS/Azure), Non-profit sector experience, Excellent debugging skills, Strong communication skills