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A Backend Developer position is being filled in Vanderbijlpark. Suitable candidates from across Gauteng are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
The Backend Developer vacancy forms part of how the Vanderbijlpark branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Vanderbijlpark teams, and the new Backend Developer will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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.
Notably, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, 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.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Vanderbijlpark have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Vanderbijlpark team member.
Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vanderbijlpark have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Vanderbijlpark.
Notably, the Vanderbijlpark 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.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
About the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Vanderbijlpark 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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Vanderbijlpark 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.
Core Functions
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
Candidate Profile
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.