Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js and Data Integrations

The Company: impact.com stands as the premier commerce partnership marketing platform globally, revolutionizing the growth strategies of businesses by facilitating the discovery, management, and scaling of partnerships throughout the entire customer journey. From affiliates and influencers to content publishers and brand advocates, impact.com empowers brands…

Join our dynamic team at Storyteq! At Storyteq, we empower marketing and creative teams from leading brands to enhance their creative production capabilities and gain mastery over their marketing initiatives. Our innovative platform enables clients to streamline campaign processes, automate creative production with templates and AI, and launch captivating campaigns that hit the market with speed. We understand that creativity requires time, but the production of creative assets shouldn’t. Since our inception in 2016, we've committed to transforming the landscape of creative asset creation and utilization. Our passion for technology and creativity drives us forward, and our core values include dreaming big, challenging the status quo, and fostering collaboration.Position OverviewWe are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience in developing robust applications, specifically proficient in Node.js and either Angular or Vue.js. As our platform evolves, integrating AI-driven functionalities and intelligent automation is becoming central to our product development. In this role, you will not only write code but also influence architectural decisions, elevate quality standards, and mentor fellow engineers, all while being actively involved in feature development.You will collaborate closely with fellow engineers and product owners as part of a dedicated development team, ensuring we deliver an exceptional platform experience for our users.Key Responsibilities:Develop new features and technological advancements in our Angular or Vue.js front-ends and Node.js back-end as a member of our Product & Development Teams.Collaborate with the team to define and refine our platform’s architecture.Encourage continuous personal and product development among team members.Provide mentorship to junior team members.

Join our dynamic team at SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented Materials Testers to support our Civil Engineering Laboratory operations across various locations in Cape Town. In this role, you will conduct essential tests on construction materials, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulations.

Speechify’s mission is to remove reading barriers and open up learning for everyone. Our text-to-speech products serve over 50 million users, converting everything from PDFs and books to Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. The product lineup spans iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web. Recognition includes Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. The team is fully remote, with about 200 people worldwide. Engineers and researchers join us from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stanford, Stripe, Vercel, and more. The work culture values strong communication, initiative, and a drive to win. Leadership is open to anyone who demonstrates outstanding technical ability. Role Overview This Platform Software Engineer position is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The role centers on building and maintaining backend services that power Speechify’s products. These services include payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech features, and external APIs. The work involves shaping product direction, improving user experience, and supporting new product launches. The team moves quickly and values thoughtful product decisions. The company structure is flat, so engineers have the chance to take on leadership and influence technical direction. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain APIs, both public (such as TTS) and internal (covering payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking), to meet business and scaling requirements. Oversee backend API systems, focusing on performance and maintainability. Contribute to B2B solutions, handling customization and integration for enterprise customers. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports product goals and user needs. Interview Process The process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in advancing web development within both the .NET and Python ecosystems. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the development of innovative machine learning solutions aimed at film forecasting, distribution negotiations, automated scheduling, and in-depth business analysis.Your Responsibilities:Leverage your extensive experience in Angular, C#, and Python to design, develop, and implement new features while enhancing and maintaining existing applications.Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and fellow engineers, to create new functionalities, uphold quality standards, and ensure the security and responsiveness of applications.Maintain high standards of code integrity and development processes.

Join Electrum as a Product Support EngineerAt Electrum, we are not just a payment software technology company; we are innovators driving the future of financial transaction processing in South Africa.Since our inception in 2012, we have been delivering reliable, enterprise-level, cloud-native software solutions that enhance the efficiency of financial transactions. Our specialized knowledge has made us a trusted partner in high-volume, low-value payment systems, facilitating services for millions of South Africans every day.We are committed to making an impact by designing solutions that truly matter, embracing urgency, and fostering continuous learning as we expand our reach. Collaboration is at the heart of our operations, and we work hand-in-hand with our clients and teams to create meaningful and sustainable solutions. Safety and trust are paramount; we promote open dialogue, encourage smart risk-taking, and nurture an environment where creativity flourishes. Additionally, we focus on building empowered teams by hiring exceptional talent and fostering a culture of collaboration, high standards, empathy, and kindness.As part of the Electrum team, you will:Engage in the entire product lifecycle — from initial concept to the successful launch of the product.Enhance your skills through top-tier training and practical experience every day.Receive mentorship from industry experts who are dedicated to your professional growth.Thrive in a dynamic and innovative workplace that encourages collaboration and creativity.Address real-world customer challenges and see the tangible impact of your contributions.Take advantage of numerous opportunities to advance your career and broaden your expertise.Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, working on impactful projects.Your RoleAs a Product Support Engineer, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and optimal performance of our payment processing products and services. You will tackle technical issues head-on, providing solutions that enhance user experience and maintain the integrity of financial services. This position is more than a support role; it is an opportunity to become integral to a team that is reshaping the payment landscape in South Africa.

Join our dynamic team as a Database Engineer in Century City, Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database systems that support our business operations. We are looking for an innovative thinker who can optimize our database performance and ensure data integrity.Your technical expertise will contribute to various projects, enhancing our data management capabilities and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

Role Overview DigiCert, Inc. is hiring a Trust Assurance Specialist in Cape Town. This position focuses on upholding the integrity and reliability of DigiCert's trust services. The work directly supports the company's security standards and helps maintain customer confidence in its digital certificates and security solutions. What You Will Do Assess risks and identify areas for improvement across trust services. Work with stakeholders to implement security and compliance best practices. Support continuous improvement initiatives for trust assurance processes. Respond to customer inquiries related to trust assurance. Assist with audits and provide information as needed to demonstrate compliance. Who You’ll Work With This role collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain DigiCert's high standards for security and compliance.

Storyteq is looking for a Platform Operations Engineer to join the team in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This position focuses on building and maintaining the infrastructure, automation, and tools that support Storyteq’s global platform. The role reports to the Head of Platform Operations and works closely with experienced engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure cloud environments. Role overview This is a hands-on engineering role. The Platform Operations Engineer helps improve the reliability, security, and performance of the company’s cloud infrastructure. The position also supports the development of internal platforms and productivity tools for engineering teams. Collaboration with other platform engineers is a key part of the job. Key responsibilities Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure across providers such as Azure, AWS, and GCP using established architectural patterns. Create, review, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform, ensuring all infrastructure is version-controlled, reproducible, and auditable. Oversee provisioning, configuration management, and the full lifecycle of environments for development, staging, and production. Contribute to infrastructure modernization projects in line with platform strategy. Apply GitOps principles for infrastructure and application deployments, using tools such as ArgoCD to maintain declarative and auditable workflows. Support platform availability to meet a service level agreement (SLA) of over 99.5% through proactive monitoring, alerting, and operational response. Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, tracing, and observability tools across all infrastructure layers. Develop and manage operational dashboards to provide real-time insights into system performance.

Electrum is a payment software technology company based in Cape Town, Western Cape. Since 2012, Electrum has delivered cloud-native, enterprise-grade solutions that help businesses process millions of financial transactions every day across South Africa. The team values creativity, trust, and high standards. Collaboration, continuous learning, and real impact shape the company culture. People here are encouraged to grow and contribute in meaningful ways. Role Overview The Java Software Engineer (Platform Track) will design and build reliable backend systems. This position offers the chance to deepen Java skills while exploring new technical areas. Areas for Skill Development Cloud Engineering: Work with cloud infrastructure automation and develop self-service environments. Reliability/SRE Engineering: Build observability tools and design resilient systems. What You Will Do Contribute to every stage of the product lifecycle, from initial concept through to launch. Take part in comprehensive training and learn through hands-on experience. Receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals. Work in an environment that values innovation and practical problem-solving. Tackle real-world challenges and see the direct results of your work. Pursue opportunities for career growth and expanding technical expertise. Location This role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Join our innovative team at moo as a Software Engineer II specializing in Front-End development using Next.js. In this role, you will collaborate with designers and backend engineers to create dynamic, user-friendly web applications that enhance our digital presence. Your passion for coding and commitment to delivering high-quality software will be essential as we continue to evolve our platform.

Takealot.com is at the forefront of e-commerce in South Africa, and we are seeking a skilled Senior Frontend Software Engineer specializing in JavaScript to elevate our customer-facing applications.Join a vibrant and rapidly growing team that values creativity, hard work, and integrity!Are you ready to face new challenges?Impact: Over 4 million satisfied customers shop on takealot.com and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show us your talents!Growth: Collaborate with top industry experts and enhance your skills swiftly.Career Advancement: Be a part of the expanding Takealot Group, where we prioritize internal promotions. This is your chance to grow!Who is in our tech community?This role reports directly to the Engineering Manager.Your mission, if you choose to accept it:Design, develop, and enhance innovative features.Identify and troubleshoot bugs and crashes.Collaborate on brainstorming sessions for new ideas and concepts.Engage with peers for design discussions, code reviews, and project estimations.Implement advanced front-end JavaScript coding with a focus on performance, maintainability, and testability.Create modules and components to build a cohesive and functional website.Work in close partnership with designers, QA Analysts, and back-end developers, integrating with APIs through standardized methods.

Welcome to Storyteq! At Storyteq, we empower creative and marketing teams from leading brands to elevate their creative production and enhance control over their marketing strategies. Our innovative platform simplifies campaign workflows, automates creative production through templates and AI, and enables rapid market activation of captivating campaigns.Since our inception in 2016, we have been on a mission to transform the landscape of creative assets creation and utilization. We believe that while creativity requires time, the process of creative production should not be a bottleneck. By leveraging technology to enhance creativity, we foster a culture of curiosity and unwavering dedication to our clients, striving to solve their challenges. Our values—dreaming big, thinking differently, and working collaboratively—are integral to our approach.About the RoleAs a Senior Full Stack Engineer and Team Lead, you will contribute to our vision of enabling global enterprises to efficiently scale their content creation. Your responsibilities will encompass integrating content from tools like Photoshop, Figma, and After Effects, or utilizing our AI-driven web editor to enhance designs. You will collaborate closely with Developers, Designers, Quality Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Product Owners to deliver an outstanding platform experience for our users.Your role will involve implementing new features, enhancing existing functionalities, and elevating our product's quality consistently. The team operates with focused objectives and a balanced approach to product and engineering roadmaps, ensuring we maintain alignment between our technology and product development.In addition to your technical contributions, you will take on a Team Lead role, providing guidance and process management within a cross-functional agile team of up to six engineers. This includes coaching and mentoring team members through regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and informal discussions, fostering a culture of ownership, independence, and teamwork. You will also be responsible for promoting standard practices and iterating on processes to optimize delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deploy robust backend services and user interfaces that have a significant impact on our product.Ensure the scalability, performance, and maintainability of systems.Collaborate across teams to integrate services and provide end-to-end value to users.Model business domains into efficient and clean data structures.Contribute to architectural designs and effectively communicate trade-offs.Team Lead ResponsibilitiesProvide coaching and mentorship to engineers for their technical and professional development.Oversee technical delivery for initiatives within a designated domain or project.Facilitate consistent planning, prioritization, and alignment of team efforts.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cape Town, South Africa. You will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge Windows and Desktop applications that enhance the user experience. If you are passionate about building innovative software solutions and have a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Join our innovative team as an Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer specializing in Search, contributing your 3–5 years of experience in full-stack development of user-oriented products. Play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing full-stack systems that support a major travel platform. Utilize AI and automation to enhance development workflows and expand product functionalities. Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams from conception through to launch. Work from our V&A Waterfront office in Cape Town (hybrid model).Tripco is the parent company of LekkeSlaap, South Africa’s premier accommodation booking app celebrated for its user-centric design and outstanding customer service. Our commitment to innovation and exceptional service positions us at the forefront of travel technology.As an Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer with Tripco, you will be integral to a dynamic Product & Engineering team, developing and enhancing the technologies that drive our offerings. You will engage with the entire technology stack, crafting robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions that enrich the travel booking experience for millions. Your contributions will span from backend architecture to front-end performance, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into reality while ensuring our systems remain secure, efficient, and prepared for future challenges.In this role, you will also actively engage in leveraging AI-driven tools and automation to boost development efficiency, refine internal processes, and elevate product capabilities as industry demands evolve.Our Technology StackExperience our cutting-edge technology ecosystem, including:Core Stack: Backend - PHP (Laravel), Frontend - Twig/HTML/CSS/JavaScript (React), MySQL (MariaDB), Redis, and NginxAdditional Languages: Python, C++, and Rust for specialized microservicesAI, Data & Automation: Active integration of AI tools, automation, and data-driven solutions to enhance our internal systems and product capabilitiesInfrastructure: Containerized applications using HashiCorp’s Nomad, Consul, Vault, and Terraform in a self-managed multi-server environment.CI/CD: Utilize Docker and GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and deployments.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Development: Design, build, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable web applications across the full stack.Performance & Security: Enhance system performance and enforce secure coding standards that protect customer data.Code Quality: Engage in peer code reviews to uphold high standards of maintainability, readability, and test coverage.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Impact is a global partnership marketing platform that connects brands with affiliates, influencers, content publishers, brand ambassadors, and customer advocates. Its integrated products, Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral), bring together different partner types in one solution. Over 5,000 brands, including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Fanatics, use Impact to manage more than 225,000 partnerships. Role overview The Associate Software Engineer joins the GRAINE (Graduates And Interns in Engineering) Squad in Cape Town. This team is dedicated to building strong software development skills and gaining practical experience with technologies such as Java, Unit Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Spring. Early contributions to the codebase and learning the Impact platform are key parts of this role. What you will do Develop, test, and maintain software components for the Impact platform. Write unit, functional, and integration tests for your code. Collaborate with teammates through pair programming and individual coding tasks. Stay current with new technologies and apply improvements when suitable. Review and analyze business requirements, technical specifications, and documentation needs. Create and update design, user, and test documentation. Location This position is based in Cape Town.

Join takealot.com as a Web Frontend Engineer and be a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of online shopping in South Africa. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to create seamless and engaging user experiences on our platform.

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Experience Required: 4+ Years Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa Working Hours: Flexibility to align with UK hours About Us: At Kerv South Africa, we are more than just a technology firm; we are pioneers driving innovation. Our team excels at transforming intricate challenges into intuitive digital solutions. Through a unique integration of Power Platform, DevSecOps, and advanced Software Engineering, we craft tailored business solutions that deliver exceptional value to our clients. As a proud member of the Kerv Group, a leading technology consultancy generating £112 million in revenue, we bring together a global network of over 700 professionals collaborating with more than 800 industry leaders. Join us in an environment that prioritizes people, where our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India are a testament to our outstanding work culture. Experience a wealth of opportunities in a collaborative atmosphere that values teamwork and innovation, guided by visionary architects in the industry. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance scalable full-stack web applications utilizing Next.js for the frontend and Node.js for the backend. Create user-centric interfaces that simplify complex business functions through elegant and responsive UI components. Design RESTful services using Node.js and TypeORM, ensuring robust data modeling and performance optimization. Write clean, modular code accompanied by comprehensive unit and integration tests, adhering to TDD principles with frameworks such as Jest and Supertest. Design and maintain infrastructure components using Docker Compose and Terraform, deploying solutions on AWS services (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, etc.). Transform UI/UX wireframes into high-performance front-end code with a focus on accessibility. Produce technical documentation that is clear and concise using Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Collaborate effectively with Engineers, Product Managers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure seamless delivery. Engage in code reviews, trunk-based development, continuous integration, and agile methodologies.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, where you will spearhead quality assurance initiatives across an expansive and evolving web platform. This pivotal role is designed to infuse structure, consistency, and assurance into our release processes, ensuring top-notch quality in every delivery.Key Responsibilities:Quality Assurance:Define and establish robust QA processes and standards.Conduct comprehensive manual testing across various websites and applications.Take ownership of regression testing for releases, migrations, and new features.Serve as the quality gatekeeper prior to production releases.Automation & Improvement:Develop and initiate a strategic test automation plan.Choose appropriate tools and pinpoint areas ripe for automation.Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps to enhance quality practices.Mentor and guide junior QA engineers as the team expands.

Join Prosidian Consulting as a Petroleum Engineering Technician and play a crucial role in the oil and gas industry. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that influence energy production and management.As a Petroleum Engineering Technician, you will assist in the design and implementation of processes that optimize the extraction of resources. Your technical skills will be key in supporting engineers during all phases of oil and gas production, from drilling to refining.