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Remote backend developer jobs in South Africa

Backend and API roles open to South African developers: Go, Python, Java, Node, PHP and more.

61 live roles, refreshed every hour. Where pay is listed, the median is about R2.26m a year ($138k) before tax. Rate used: $1 = R16.47. See all salaries in rand.

Senior Python Developer

Nitka🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted today

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked 1 hr ago

PythonDjangoAWSPostgresvia Himalayas

Staff Backend Engineer - Core Product (Europe)

Kalepa🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendUS$100k–$185k a year ≈ R1.65m–R3.05m/yr grossPosted today

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonJavaKotlinAI/MLvia Himalayas

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

vCluster Labs🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 1 day ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

NodeJavaKotlinAWSKubernetesAI/MLvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer

Deed🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 2 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaDockerSQLvia Himalayas

Backend Developer

AV Group🌍 South AfricaMid · BackendPosted 2 days ago

✓ South Africa confirmedLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptAWSvia Himalayas

Principal Backend Engineer (Go/PostgreSQL) - Remote

ClanX🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 3 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

GoAWSDockerPostgresAI/MLvia Himalayas

Backend Engineer (NestJS / Go)

Draftboard🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 3 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptNext.jsNodePythonGoGCPvia Himalayas

Backend Developer .Net - Remote from EU - Deadline 27/10/26

AlmavivA de Belgique🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 3 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

C#.NETC++AzureKubernetesDockervia Himalayas

Junior Backend Developer - Future Position

Talent Journey🌍 WorldwideJunior · BackendPosted 3 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonDjangoJavaGCPvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer

Fractalbox🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendUS$30k–$80k a year ≈ R494k–R1.32m/yr grossPosted 3 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptTypeScriptNodePythonAWSGCPvia Himalayas

Experienced Backend JavaScript Developer - Worldwide

Bright Data🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 4 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptReactNodeKubernetesvia Himalayas

Software Engineer – Backend | Remote - Contract

Xperteez Technology🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 6 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptTypeScriptNodePythonRustJavavia Himalayas

Golang Developer

Pontoonglobal🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 6 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptNodePythonGoKubernetesDockervia Himalayas

Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Canonical🌍 APAC, EMEA, LATAM, Canada, USAMid · BackendPosted 6 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

PythonKubernetesDockerAI/MLvia Jobicy

Senior Backend Engineer - Mobility (12 month FTC)

M-KOPA🌍 South Africa + 4 other countriesSenior · BackendPosted 7 days ago

✓ South Africa confirmedLast checked under an hour ago

JavaKotlinC#.NETAWSGCPvia Himalayas

.NET Developer

Exclusively Remote🌍 South AfricaMid · BackendPosted 7 days ago

✓ South Africa confirmedLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptC#.NETC++SQLvia Himalayas

PHP Developer

Exclusively Remote🌍 South AfricaMid · BackendPosted 7 days ago

✓ South Africa confirmedLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptPHPLaravelSQLvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer

Xperteez Technology🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 8 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptPythonGoRustJavaKotlinvia Himalayas

Principal Backend Engineer (Architect Track) - Remote

Novakid School🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 8 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

PythonAWSGCPKubernetesPostgresAI/MLvia Himalayas

Software Engineer – Backend

EVB🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 9 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptTypeScriptNodePythonRustJavavia Himalayas

Backend Engineer – API Integrationen, Connectoren, Worker/Jobs, Mailer Service,

MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 9 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

NodePythonDockerPostgresvia Himalayas

Tech Lead / Solution Architect – Backend, Workflow Engine, SSO, Observability, Q

MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 9 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

PythonDockerPostgresvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer

Surfe🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 10 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaKotlinRubyAWSKubernetesDockervia Himalayas

🌎 Backend Java Developer - Remote, Contract

Xperteez Technology🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 10 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaKotlinAWSGCPAzureAI/MLvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer | Remote - Contract

Xperteez Technology🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 10 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptPythonGoRustJavaC++via Himalayas

Senior Software Engineer (Node.js/Python)

Opinov8🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 10 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked 3 hr ago

JavaScriptTypeScriptNodePythonAWSKubernetesvia Himalayas

Software Engineer – Backend

micro1🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 10 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptTypeScriptNodePythonRustJavavia Himalayas

SAP BTP CAPM Java Developers

Pontoonglobal🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 10 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

Javavia Himalayas

🌎 Senior Backend Engineer - Remote, Contract

Xperteez Technology🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 14 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptPythonGoRustJavaC++via Himalayas

Senior Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

Canonical🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 14 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

PythonGoKubernetesAI/MLvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer, Payments

CXM🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 14 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptTypeScriptNodeJavaKotlinRailsvia Himalayas

Backend Technical Lead (Golang/PHP)

Infomediji🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 15 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

GoPHPKubernetesDockerPostgresAI/MLvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Developer (Go) — Full Remote, European Timezones Only (UTC−1 to U

Jobtome🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 15 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

PythonGoGCPKubernetesDockerPostgresvia Himalayas

Backend Engineer (Europe)

Kalepa🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendUS$80k–$105k a year ≈ R1.32m–R1.73m/yr grossPosted 15 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonAI/MLvia Himalayas

Backend Developer

Teravision Technologies🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 15 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsNodeGovia Himalayas

Backend Software Engineer (Mid-Level)

DualEntry🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendUS$65k–$135k a year ≈ R1.07m–R2.22m/yr grossPosted 15 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonDjangoJavaRubyAWSSQLvia Himalayas

Python Backend Engineer (m/f/x)

Makersite🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 15 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonAWSSQLAI/MLvia Himalayas

Backend Software Engineer (Senior/Staff)

DualEntry🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendUS$100k–$175k a year ≈ R1.65m–R2.88m/yr grossPosted 16 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonDjangoJavaKotlinRubyAWSvia Himalayas

Senior Node.js Software Engineer - Holepunch (100% Remote, Worldwide)

Tether Operations Limited🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 17 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptNodeC++AI/MLvia Himalayas

Backend Lead - Hands-on Tech Lead

Stellar Tech🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 19 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonSQLAI/MLvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer - Quantitative Sports

Hard Rock Digital🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 21 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonAWSPostgresvia Himalayas

Principal Backend Engineer - Casino

Hard Rock Digital🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 21 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaAWSKubernetesDockerPostgresAI/MLvia Himalayas

Backend Software Engineering Team Lead

Sporty Group🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 21 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptNodePythonJavaAWSKubernetesvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Developer

Luupli Ltd🌍 South Africa + 10 other countriesSenior · BackendPosted 21 days ago

✓ South Africa confirmedLast checked under an hour ago

PythonJavaC#.NETAWSGCPvia Himalayas

GCC | Python

Kodland🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 22 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked 1 hr ago

PythonGCPvia Himalayas

Back-End Developer

Talent Sam🌍 WorldwideJunior · BackendPosted 22 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptNodePythonJavaPHPRubyvia Himalayas

Senior .NET Software Engineer

OkWhen🌍 Worldwide (check listing)Senior · BackendPosted 27 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

TypeScriptAngularC#.NETAWSAzurevia Remote OK

Python Engineer

Canonical🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 27 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked 1 hr ago

PythonGoRustC++KubernetesDockervia Himalayas

Senior Software Engineer - Python/MongoDB

Canonical🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 28 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked 1 hr ago

PythonKubernetesvia Himalayas

Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Canonical🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 28 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonKubernetesDockerAI/MLvia Himalayas

Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team

Canonical🌍 WorldwideMid · BackendPosted 28 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

Pythonvia Himalayas

Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

Canonical🌍 WorldwideLead/Staff · BackendPosted 28 days ago

◐ Region eligibleLast checked under an hour ago

PythonAI/MLvia Himalayas

Product Engineer – Core APIS Backend

Trafilea🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 28 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptNodeGoAWSSQLAI/MLvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Amplemarket🌍 South Africa + 193 other countriesSenior · BackendPosted 28 days ago

✓ South Africa confirmedLast checked under an hour ago

ReactJavaKotlinRubyRailsPostgresvia Himalayas

Senior Backend Engineer - Client integrations (Europe)

Kalepa🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendUS$80k–$165k a year ≈ R1.32m–R2.72m/yr grossPosted 29 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

AI/MLvia Himalayas

Golang Kubernetes Engineer

Arango🌍 Worldwide (check listing)Mid · BackendPosted 30 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

GoKubernetesAI/MLvia Remote OK

Backend Developer - Talent Pool

Espeo Software🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 33 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

AI/MLvia Himalayas

Backend Engineer (Senior+)

Miris🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendUS$103k–$287k a year ≈ R1.69m–R4.73m/yr grossPosted 34 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonJavaKotlinAI/MLvia Himalayas

Staff Software Engineer (Back-End)

OpenFn🌍 South AfricaLead/Staff · BackendPosted 34 days ago

✓ South Africa confirmedLast checked under an hour ago

JavaScriptNodeRubyAI/MLvia Himalayas

Contract Golang Software Engineer (Remote Europe)

YLD.io🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendPosted 36 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked 1 hr ago

GoAWSGCPAzureKubernetesDockervia Himalayas

Backend Software Engineer - Python/Postgres [Remote / Global]

Enveritas🌍 WorldwideSenior · BackendUS$135k–$155k a year ≈ R2.22m–R2.55m/yr grossPosted 40 days ago

? Worldwide, check firstLast checked under an hour ago

PythonDjangoAWSTerraformPostgresvia Himalayas

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