Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Backend Developer based in Klerksdorp, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the it jobs function.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Klerksdorp operation, and this Backend Developer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.
Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Klerksdorp team on trust, and the Backend Developer role will feel that from week one.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Klerksdorp much easier.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Klerksdorp contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in North West.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Klerksdorp.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Klerksdorp have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Klerksdorp team member.
Core Functions
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
Candidate Profile
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.