Backend Engineer

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

At RocketDevs, we empower software engineers in emerging markets by connecting them with top global companies. Our mission is to unlock opportunities, create economic impact, and build inclusive tech ecosystems.

We're looking for talented

Backend Engineers

to join our client's team. If you thrive in solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and collaborating with international teams, this role is for you.

What We're Looking For



2+ years of professional backend engineering experience

Strong proficiency in

one or more backend languages

:

Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI)

JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js, Express, NestJS)

PHP (Laravel, Symfony)

Java (Spring Boot, Jakarta EE)

Go, Ruby, C/C++

(for specialized systems) Hands-on experience with relational databases (

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server

) and/or NoSQL (

MongoDB, Redis

) Solid understanding of

API design

(REST, GraphQL a plus) Familiarity with Git and agile development workflows

Nice-to-Haves



Experience with

cloud platforms

(AWS, GCP, Azure) Containerization tools (

Docker, Kubernetes

) CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) Performance optimization and distributed systems knowledge

Your Responsibilities



Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend services Develop APIs and integrate external systems Optimize databases for performance and reliability Debug, troubleshoot, and improve application performance Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture discussions

Why Join



Work remotely with international teams on impactful projects Be part of RocketDevs' mission to connect global talent with opportunity Access growth, mentorship, and professional development opportunities Remote-first, flexible environment

Certification


Successful candidates may receive a

RocketDevs Backend Developer Certificate

after passing our technical assessment and interview process. This credential can be showcased on LinkedIn as proof of your expertise.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

Backend Develpment: 2 years (Required)
Language:

* English (Required)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1569446
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned