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Whether you are an experienced Backend Developer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Uitenhage. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
What This Role Involves
The Backend Developer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Uitenhage and across the it jobs space.
Beyond that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Backend Developer taking on this position.
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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
About Uitenhage
Working in Uitenhage means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Uitenhage office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Uitenhage cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Uitenhage colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Meet the Team
Notably, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Uitenhage group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
Essential Criteria
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.