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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Back-End Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Intermediate position
  • Pretoria
  • Posted 12 Oct 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2646052 - Ref 878000025193191
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About the position

We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join a dynamic technology team developing intelligent, cloud-based solutions for smart and bidirectional vehicle charging.


The role focuses on building and operating scalable backend applications using Node.js and AWS serverless technologies, while contributing to modern cloud architecture, automation, security, and continuous delivery.



Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and operate production-ready backend applications.
  • Provide and support applications in a 24/7 production environment.
  • Build scalable solutions using Node.js and AWS serverless technologies.
  • Monitor applications and services using AWS CloudWatch.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation and/or Terraform.
  • Apply cloud security principles and best practices.
  • Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Identify and resolve technical risks, issues, and impediments.
  • Perform unit and end-to-end automated testing.
  • Ensure solutions meet quality, security, and delivery standards.
  • Create and maintain technical and system documentation.
  • Collaborate with customers, team members, and external vendors.
  • Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and support team development.
  • Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ways of working.

RequirementsEssential Skills & Experience


  • 5+ years' production experience with Node.js, particularly in serverless environments.
  • 3+ years' experience with automated testing, including unit and end-to-end testing.
  • 3+ years' hands-on AWS serverless experience, including:
    • AWS Lambda
    • API Gateway
    • DynamoDB
    • SQS / SNS
    • Kinesis
    • S3
    • CloudWatch
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably CloudFormation.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with cloud architecture, Kubernetes and serverless technologies.
  • Experience with virtual networks and connectivity to on-premise environments.
  • Experience designing, configuring, and operating CI/CD solutions.
  • Experience with automated deployment and configuration.
  • Experience with monitoring and log analytics.
  • Understanding of software design and architecture patterns.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Experience leading or guiding IT teams.
 


Advantageous Skills


  • Linear and nonlinear optimisation.
  • Algorithm design and evaluation.
  • Complexity theory.
  • Performance testing and tuning.
  • E-mobility experience.
  • Java experience.
 


Qualifications


  • Relevant IT Degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • AWS Cloud Certification, preferably Developer Associate or higher.

Benefits
  • Work on innovative global technology solutions.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Strong work-life balance.
  • Remote and on-site work flexibility.
  • Modern technology and development environments.
  • Collaboration with international teams.
  • Agile ways of working.
  • A fast-paced and innovative working environment.


Desired Skills:

  • node.js
  • aws
  • cloudformation
  • github
  • terraform
  • sql

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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