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≈ $24k – $59k per year (Estimated)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 3, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Founded in 2009, Salt is a global digital talent, recruitment, and workforce consultancy specializing in technology, creative, marketing, and sales staffing. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom - with an international network of offices spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America - the agency serves fast-scaling startups, mid-market companies, and multinational enterprises. Through its permanent and contract recruitment models, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), nearshore/offshore talent delivery (Salt: Labs), and strategic HR advisory services, it enables organizations to build, scale, and manage high-performing teams across AI, technology, and digital transformation initiatives.
Backend Software Engineer (TypeScript / Node.js) | Cape Town / Remote

Are you a backend engineer who loves building scalable systems and solving complex technical challenges?

Do you thrive in TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL environments, and enjoy owning features from database design right through to deployment?

Our client is a fast-growing technology business building a modern microservices platform. They’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team focused on delivering reliable, scalable services and backend architecture.

Tech Stack TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Docker

AWS

GitHub Actions

CI/CD Pipelines

REST APIs What You’ll Do Build and maintain TypeScript-based microservices

Design and develop REST APIs

Work directly with PostgreSQL databases and schema design

Develop internal tooling and shared backend libraries

Manage Docker-based deployments in AWS environments

Contribute to CI/CD processes and engineering best practices What We’re Looking For Strong TypeScript and Node.js experience

Solid PostgreSQL and raw SQL expertise

Experience designing and building REST APIs

Hands-on Docker experience

Familiarity with CI/CD workflows

Ability to own solutions from concept to deployment Bonus Points For React experience

AWS exposure

Modern frontend architecture knowledge

Experience with Tailwind CSS or component libraries Why Apply? Work on a modern microservices architecture

Join a collaborative, product-focused engineering team

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Opportunities to expand into full-stack development over time Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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