Backend Developer

Whether you are a seasoned Backend Developer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kathu. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

Overview

This Backend Developer role sits within the it jobs function in Kathu. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kathu team on trust, and the Backend Developer role will feel that from week one.

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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Based in Kathu

Equally, the role is based in Kathu, in the Kathu iron ore belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kathu and the broader Northern Cape region.

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

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

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Kathu contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in Northern Cape.

Crucially, 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 Kathu keep progressing.

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

Your Role

• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate

Essential Criteria

• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.