Remote Software Engineering and Development jobs open to South Africa.
South Africa? Yes. $$$? When they say. Stack? Before the essay.
What kind of work?
50 openings. None older than 30 days.
Newest first
Software Engineer - Storage
1 day agoNode.js
5+ years backend with Node.js in production, distributed systems, PostgreSQL tuning, observability
Data API Engineer
1 day ago3+ years Haskell, C, PostgreSQL/plpgsql, open-source contributions, Linux debugging
iOS Engineer - Creative App
3 days agoSwift
Native iOS (Swift, SwiftUI), shipped engagement features, A/B testing, GMT to GMT+4 preferred
Android Engineer - Creative App
3 days agoKotlin
Native Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose), shipped engagement features, A/B testing, GMT to GMT+4 preferred
Senior Security Engineer
4 days agoPython · Rust · Kubernetes
5 years of experience, EDR operation, Linux internals, macOS internals, Telemetry pipelines, SIEM at TB scale, Kubernetes, Python, Go, Rust, Zero-trust access, Identity-aware proxies, Digital forensics, LLM agents, Compliance as code, Web3 interest
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
Engineering Manager - Spark
4 days ago5 years of experience, Cloud or SaaS experience, Managing remote engineering teams, Experience with developer tools, SQLite and Postgres ecosystems, Technical credibility in backend systems, Led team shipping developer-facing API, Building psychological safety, Performance management experience, Comfortable with ambiguity, Collaborative and adaptable
Senior Software Engineer - Digital Workplace
4 days agoReact
Go, React, Data engineering, Data visualisation, Applied LLM/ML, Mentorship, Distributed team collaboration
Software Engineer
7 days agoTypeScript · React · Go
5+ years full-stack, shipped dApps, viem/wagmi, smart wallets, Golang and TypeScript, React, English B2
AI Automation Specialist
7 days agoZapier, Make, n8n, Microsoft Power Automate, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Anthropic, Workflow Automation, Process Optimization, Systems Operations, Business Process Engineering, API integration, Troubleshooting, Analytical problem-solving, Technical documentation
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
Sr. Full-Stack Software Engineer
8 days agoTypeScript · JavaScript · React
Python, React, JavaScript, Java, Node.js, Rust, Golang, TypeScript, Cross-language development, End-to-end troubleshooting, Complex debugging, Code review and validation, Technical problem-solving
SDK Engineer - Python
9 days agoPython
Published Python library maintenance, strict typing, asyncio, Python packaging, open source maintainer work
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
Product Engineer - ElevenAPI
13 days agoFull-stack engineering, Frontend development, Backend services, Developer-facing products, API dashboards, User feedback utilization, Product data analysis, Experimentation for product improvement, Developer experience enthusiasm
Senior Software Engineer, Android (Contract)
13 days agoKotlin
Bachelor's + 5-10+ years related experience, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, 4h overlap 15:00-21:00 UTC
Frontend Developer (React)
13 days agoTypeScript · React
3 years of experience, React JS (2+ years), State management (Redux/Flux), CSS methodologies and optimization, Git (GitHub, GitLab), Typescript architecture, OOP and Functional programming design patterns, CI/CD principles, Understanding of ES6/ES7/ES8 standards
Software Engineer II - Rust - Pro
13 days agoRust
3+ years software engineering, Rust network/async services, modern C++, low-latency trading systems
Senior DevOps Engineer
13 days agoPython · AWS · Kubernetes
AWS, Terraform or CloudFormation, Docker & Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Python/Bash scripting, on-call rota
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
Software Engineer - Growth Foundations
14 days agoTypeScript · JavaScript · React
4+ years web development, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, advanced CSS, design systems, CMS integration
[REMOTE] Senior LiveOps Developer - Mobile Games
15 days agoTypeScript · JavaScript
2+ years mobile LiveOps, soft and global launch, C# and JavaScript/TypeScript, within 6h of UTC+2
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)
AI-Native Software Engineer (Games)
17 days ago3+ years commercial development, AI agents across the SDLC, C++ and game engines preferred
Senior Software Engineer - React Native - Consumer
17 days agoReact
React Native, consumer apps for Asian markets, real-time data/APIs, Mandarin or other Asian language a plus
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