Backend Developer

Applications are warmly invited for a Backend Developer role based in Pretoria. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

The Backend Developer vacancy forms part of how the Pretoria branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the it jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Pretoria also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Backend Developer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Backend Developer to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

The Environment

Practically speaking, the environment is hybrid-friendly where the role allows, with collaborative tooling, modern source-control workflows and a strong emphasis on shared ownership of code and incidents.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Pretoria site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

About Pretoria

In addition, the role is based in Pretoria, easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pretoria and the broader Gauteng region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Pretoria cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Pretoria.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Gauteng, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Pretoria.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Your Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Pretoria office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.

Notably, the team mix in Pretoria reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

A Typical Day

Your day tends to start with a quick standup, where the team shares progress and surfaces blockers. From there, you settle into focused build time, breaking tickets into manageable chunks and pairing with colleagues when something gets thorny. Afternoons mix code reviews, planning discussions and the occasional production incident — everyone pulls together, fixes the issue and feeds the lessons back into the next sprint. By the time you sign off, you’ve shipped value, learned something new, and left clean code behind you.

Crucially, the Pretoria office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Pretoria.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

Why This Role

Crucially, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in it jobs from your base in Pretoria. Many colleagues across Gauteng have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Pretoria keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Pretoria teams.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Pretoria offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Gauteng.

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 Pretoria team member.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pretoria have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Core Functions

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback

What You’ll Need

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable

Equally, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.