Backend Developer Jobs in Cape Town

Backend Developer jobs in Cape Town hiring now at vetted startups and product companies on Alion, updated daily. Average salary around $107,000/year. Compare remote, hybrid and on-site positions with relocation and visa sponsorship. Browse and apply today.

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Red Badger
red-badger.com
We craft seamless, engaging digital experiences customers want and that separates you from the competition. Build a product in 100 days with Red Badger.
red-badger.com • Cape Town • Leeds • London • Design & Creative • Commerce • Digital Goods
Cape Town • Leeds • London • Design & Creative • Commerce • Digital Goods
Open 103 daysVerified live · 7 hours ago 3 months ago

Contract Senior Software Engineer
Senior • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Contractor • Senior
C#
Go
JavaScript
Kotlin
Lua
Node JS
Rust
TypeScript
Databases
ElasticSearch
PostgreSQL
Redis
Frontend
GraphQL
React.js
Vue.js
DevOps
CI/CD
CircleCI
Docker
Git
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Platform Engineering
Pulumi
Terraform
GitHub
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Open 96 daysVerified live · 7 hours ago 3 months ago

Software Engineer
Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa)
Go
JavaScript
Lua
Node JS
Rust
TypeScript
Databases
Google BigQuery
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Frontend
GraphQL
React.js
DevOps
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
CircleCI
Docker
GCP
Git
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
Kubernetes
GitHub
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Open 166 daysVerified live · 7 hours ago 5 months ago

Senior Software Engineer
Senior • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Senior
C#
Go
JavaScript
Lua
Node JS
Rust
TypeScript
Databases
ElasticSearch
PostgreSQL
Redis
Frontend
GraphQL
React.js
Vue.js
DevOps
CI/CD
CircleCI
Docker
Git
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Pulumi
Terraform
GitHub
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ACI Worldwide
aciworldwide.com
ACI Worldwide is a global software company that provides a comprehensive suite of real-time payment processing solutions for corporates and powers digital payments and banking 6,000+ organizations.
aciworldwide.com • Bengaluru • Omaha • Cape Town • Pune • San Francisco • Professional Services • Artificial Intelligence • Financial Services • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1975
Bengaluru • Omaha • Cape Town • Pune • San Francisco • Professional Services • Artificial Intelligence • Financial Services • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1975
Verified live · 1 day ago 2 months ago

Assoc Software Engineer
Junior • 2+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
Java
Python
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Virtu-Hire
virtu-hire.com
virtu-hire.com • HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa • Professional Services • Human Resources
HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa • Professional Services • Human Resources
Verified live · 1 day ago 2 months ago

Junior Web Designer/Developer
Junior • Remote (South Africa) • Junior
JavaScript
PHP
Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
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Open 306 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 10 months ago

Backend Developer
Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote (South Africa) • Senior
Java
Python
SQL
Java
Spring Boot
DevOps
AWS
CI/CD
CloudFormation
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Amazon ECS
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Open 572 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 1 year ago

Technical Lead
Lead • In office (Cape Town, South Africa) • Staff
Java
Node JS
JavaScript
Databases
Apache Kafka
DynamoDB
DevOps
AWS
AWS Lambda
Incident Management
API Gateway
Cybersecurity
GDPR
PCI DSS
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Constructor
constructor.io
Founded in 2015, Constructor is an AI-powered search and product discovery platform built specifically for enterprise e-commerce businesses. The company utilizes real-time clickstream data and machine learning to deliver personalized product recommendations, site search results, and category browse experiences. By optimizing search outcomes for key retail metrics like revenue and conversion rather than simple keyword matching, it helps major online retailers increase sales and improve customer retention.
constructor.io • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Internet Services • Artificial Intelligence • Commerce • Search Engines • Est. 2015
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Internet Services • Artificial Intelligence • Commerce • Search Engines • Est. 2015
Verified live · 1 day ago 2 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer: Recommendations
$80k – $120k per year • Senior • Remote (EMEA) • Full-Time • Senior • English: B2
Python
Rust
DevOps
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
CloudFormation
GCP
GitHub Actions
Grafana
Jenkins
PagerDuty
Prometheus
Terraform
Amazon CloudWatch
GitHub
Analytics
A/B Testing
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Verified live · 1 day ago 2 months ago

Backend Engineer: Ranking
$80k – $120k per year • Remote (EMEA) • Full-Time • English: B2
Python
Rust
AI/ML
Feature Store
DevOps
CloudFormation
Terraform
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
GCP
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Verified live · 1 day ago 3 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer: Attribute Enrichment
$80k – $120k per year • Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote (EMEA) • Full-Time • Senior • English: B2
Python
Go
Rust
DevOps
AWS
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Grafana
Jenkins
PagerDuty
Prometheus
Amazon CloudWatch
GitHub
QA
Pytest
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Clickatell
clickatell.com
Clickatell is a South African communications company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cape Town. Its platform delivers business messaging and chat commerce worldwide. The company was one of the earliest mobile messaging providers.
clickatell.com • HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • Commerce • Est. 2000
HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • Commerce • Est. 2000
Middle • 4+ years exp • Cape Town • Remote (South Africa) • Full-Time • Middle
C++
Java
Python
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Amplemarket
amplemarket.com
Amplemarket combines buying signal data with artificial intelligence copywriting to run outbound sales campaigns. Founded in 2018 by Portuguese engineers, it covers prospecting, sequencing and deliverability in one system. Its Duo agents research accounts and draft personalised outreach automatically.
amplemarket.com • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Code Intelligence • Branding • Artificial Intelligence • Est. 2018
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Code Intelligence • Branding • Artificial Intelligence • Est. 2018
Open 1465 daysVerified live · 6 hours ago 4 years ago

Senior Backend Software Engineer
Equity • Senior • Remote (LATAM, EMEA, North America) • Cofounder • Senior
Ruby
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Databases
ElasticSearch
PostgreSQL
Redis
AI/ML
NLP
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Noodle
noodle.ai
noodle.ai • New York
New York
Open 97 days 3 months ago

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote (South Africa) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior • English
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
Django
FastAPI
Flask
AI/ML
Claude
Claude Code
Copilot
OpenAI
OpenAI Agents SDK
Langfuse
LLM
Function Calling
Frontend
GraphQL
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
React.js
DevOps
AWS
OpenTelemetry
GitHub
QA
Sentry
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Goglobal
goglobalgeo.com
GoGlobal is a leading provider of global human resources management solutions, specializing in services such as global hiring, employee onboarding, payroll management, and compliance with international regulations. As an Employer of Record (EOR), GoGlobal allows businesses to hire and manage talent worldwide without the complexities and legal risks involved in international employment. Their platform enables clients to attract, hire, and retain the best talent while ensuring compliance with local labor laws across various countries.
goglobalgeo.com • London • Dubai • Tokyo • Subang Jaya • Kuala Lumpur • Financial Services • Professional Services • Human Resources
London • Dubai • Tokyo • Subang Jaya • Kuala Lumpur • Financial Services • Professional Services • Human Resources
Open 109 daysVerified live · 1 hour ago 3 months ago

Senior Software Engineer
$108k – $149k per year • Senior • Remote (United Kingdom, South Africa) • Full-Time • Senior
TypeScript
Node JS
JavaScript
Node JS
Fastify
Databases
PostgreSQL
Redis
AI/ML
Claude
Claude Code
AI Agents
Frontend
Next.js
React.js
DevOps
ArgoCD
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Grafana
Kubernetes
Loki
Prometheus
GitHub
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Vista
vista.co
Vista Group is a leader in delivering tech solutions to the film industry, helping to streamline operations and power exceptional moviegoer experiences.
vista.co • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Software • Media & Entertainment • Cinema
HQ: London, United Kingdom • Software • Media & Entertainment • Cinema
Open 112 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 3 months ago

Software Engineer - Software Integrations
Middle • 3+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Full-Time • Middle
C#
SQL
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Open 225 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 7 months ago

Senior Full Stack Developer
Senior • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Full-Time • Senior
C#
JavaScript
TypeScript
C#
.NET
Frontend
React.js
Sass
Tailwind CSS
DevOps
CI/CD
Docker
Git
Rest API
GitHub
GitLab
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Searchhounds
searchhounds.com
Parents exploring performance opportunities for their children often find the talent world confusing. This guide explains how child representation works, how agencies operate, and how to navigate submissions and auditions safely and effectively.
searchhounds.com • Lusaka • Nairobi • Kampala • Dar es Salaam • Accra • Professional Services • Human Resources
Lusaka • Nairobi • Kampala • Dar es Salaam • Accra • Professional Services • Human Resources
Open 125 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 4 months ago

Senior Full Stack Engineer
Senior • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Full-Time • Senior
C#
C++
JavaScript
Python
SQL
TypeScript
Node JS
Node JS
Express
Nest.JS
Databases
MySQL
Redis
Frontend
Angular
React.js
Vue.js
DevOps
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
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Supabase
supabase.io
Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service company headquartered in San Francisco, California, and founded in 2020. The company provides a suite of development tools built on top of PostgreSQL, including database management, user authentication, edge functions, real-time data synchronization, and vector storage for machine learning applications. Operating as a remote-first organization, it serves a global community of developers and enterprises by offering a scalable alternative to proprietary cloud platforms through its integrated suite of open-source technologies.
supabase.io • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Machine Learning • Artificial Intelligence • Cloud Computing • Mobile App Development • Software • Web Development • Information Technology • Database Management • 201-500 employees • Est. 2020
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Machine Learning • Artificial Intelligence • Cloud Computing • Mobile App Development • Software • Web Development • Information Technology • Database Management • 201-500 employees • Est. 2020
Verified live · 1 day ago 4 months ago

Software Engineer - Auth
≈ $69k – $194k per year (Estimated) • Equity • Middle • 4+ years exp • Remote • Full-Time • Middle
Go
TypeScript
Python
PHP
JavaScript
Ruby
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Python
Django
PHP
Laravel
Databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Supabase
Frontend
Next.js
React.js
DevOps
Vector
GitHub
AWS
Grafana
Kubernetes
OpenTelemetry
Prometheus
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Verified live · 1 day ago 6 months ago

Postgres Engineer
Equity • Remote • Full-Time
Rust
Databases
PostgreSQL
Supabase
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Codewars
codewars.com
Codewars is where developers achieve code mastery through challenge. Train on kata in the dojo and reach your highest potential.
codewars.com • Education • Database Management • Skill Assessment
Education • Database Management • Skill Assessment
Open 179 daysVerified live · 6 hours ago 5 months ago

Staff Fullstack Engineer
≈ $183k – $380k per year (Estimated) • Staff+ • 7+ years exp • Remote (Africa, North America) • Full-Time • Staff
JavaScript
Ruby
Ruby
RSpec
Ruby on Rails
Sidekiq
Databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Frontend
React.js
DevOps
AWS
CI/CD
Docker
GCP
Heroku
Kubernetes
Web3
Rollup
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Senseon
senseon.io
Senseon is a London cybersecurity company founded in 2017 that correlates signals from endpoints, network and cloud into single investigations. Its approach aims to reduce alert fatigue for teams that cannot staff a full security operations centre. The company serves mid-sized organisations across Britain and Europe.
senseon.io • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Data & Analytics • Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Est. 2017
HQ: London, United Kingdom • Data & Analytics • Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Est. 2017
Open 180 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 5 months ago

Go-to-Market Engineer (AI-first GTM Engineering)
≈ $81k – $182k per year (Estimated) • Remote (United Kingdom, South Africa) • Full-Time
Python
AI/ML
Claude
Claude Code
AI Agents
LLM Guardrails
OpenAI Codex
DevOps
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
GitHub
IAM
Cybersecurity
Least Privilege
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Huzzle
huzzle.app
Huzzle is an early careers platform connecting students, societies, and employers. Starting out as a CRM for pre-professional student societies, Huzzle has evolved into the university career companion used by over 100,000 talents in the UK.
huzzle.app • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Professional Services • Education • Human Resources • 1001-5000 employees
HQ: London, United Kingdom • Professional Services • Education • Human Resources • 1001-5000 employees
Open 180 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 5 months ago

Full-Stack Developer (Python, React, AI)
Remote (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Colombia) • Full-Time
Python
JavaScript
Python
FastAPI
AI/ML
Claude
Claude Code
Frontend
React.js
Mobile
Clean Architecture
DevOps
AWS
GitHub
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Quickteam
quickteamsolutions.com
QuickTeam is a company that specializes in providing remote talent and virtual employee solutions to streamline business operations. They offer services like administrative support, sales representation, and medical office staffing, aimed at increasing efficiency and cutting overhead costs. Their staffing solutions are scalable and flexible, tailored to meet evolving business demands.
quickteamsolutions.com • Cape Town • Johannesburg • Addis Ababa • Professional Services • Human Resources • Virtual Assistant Services
Cape Town • Johannesburg • Addis Ababa • Professional Services • Human Resources • Virtual Assistant Services
Open 182 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 5 months ago

Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Heavy, TypeScript)
$18k per year • Addis Ababa • Remote (South Africa, Ethiopia)
Go
TypeScript
JavaScript
Frontend
React.js
Mobile
Expo
React Native
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Open 194 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 6 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Convex)
Senior • Addis Ababa • Remote (South Africa, Ethiopia) • Full-Time • Senior
Go
Python
Swift
TypeScript
JavaScript
Frontend
React.js
Next.js
Mobile
Core ML
DevOps
CI/CD
Docker
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Theodo
theodo.com
Theodo is a digital product development and technology consultancy headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 2009. The company specializes in custom web and mobile application development, artificial intelligence modernization, data engineering, and cloud infrastructure services using its proprietary Lean Tech methodology. It operates as part of the M33 group with over 700 employees across offices in France, the United Kingdom, and Morocco, serving sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and retail.
theodo.com • HQ: Paris, France • Data & Analytics • LLM & Generative AI • Artificial Intelligence • Mobile App Development • Web Development • Software • IT Consulting • Information Technology • Est. 2009
HQ: Paris, France • Data & Analytics • LLM & Generative AI • Artificial Intelligence • Mobile App Development • Web Development • Software • IT Consulting • Information Technology • Est. 2009
Open 185 daysVerified live · 2 days ago 6 months ago

Full Stack Software Engineer - Cape Town
Middle • 3+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Middle
C#
JavaScript
C#
.NET
Frontend
React.js
DevOps
AWS
Management
Slack
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Open 278 daysVerified live · 2 days ago 9 months ago

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Cape Town
Senior • 6+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Cape Town, South Africa) • Senior
C#
JavaScript
C#
.NET
Databases
DynamoDB
Frontend
React.js
DevOps
AWS
AWS Lambda
Management
Slack
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M3 USA
m3usa.com
M3 USA is a healthcare technology and services company headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and established in 2006. The company provides a suite of digital solutions including healthcare market research, physician recruitment through its MDLinx platform, and clinical trial site management. As a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based M3 Inc., it operates globally to connect life science organizations with a network of millions of healthcare professionals across various medical specialties.
m3usa.com • HQ: Fort Washington, United States • Pharmaceuticals • Clinical Research • Market Research • Sales & Marketing • Health Care • Digital Health • Est. 2006
HQ: Fort Washington, United States • Pharmaceuticals • Clinical Research • Market Research • Sales & Marketing • Health Care • Digital Health • Est. 2006
Verified live · 27 min ago 6 months ago

Senior Full Stack Developer
Senior • Cape Town • Remote (South Africa) • Contractor • Senior
JavaScript
Node JS
C#
PHP
PHP
WordPress
C#
.NET
Databases
MS SQL
PostgreSQL
Frontend
React.js
Vue.js
Mobile
MVC
DevOps
Docker
AWS
AWS Lambda
Azure
CI/CD
Kubernetes
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OpenProject.org
openproject.org
Achieve great things together We empower project teams to achieve great things together for the good of society. OpenProject is targeted at organizations that want to positively impact the world.
openproject.org • Financial Services • Software • Project Management
Financial Services • Software • Project Management
Open 206 daysVerified live · 9 hours ago 6 months ago

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer
≈ $89k – $217k per year (Estimated) • Senior • Remote • PhD • Full-Time • Senior • German • English
JavaScript
Ruby
TypeScript
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Stimulus
Frontend
Angular
React.js
DevOps
CI/CD
GitHub
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Storyteq
storyteq.com
We are on a mission to help marketing and creative teams in top brands to collaborate on marketing campaigns with ease, scale their creative production, and localize on-brand content for the right audiences, faster. Over the last decade, digita...
storyteq.com • Cape Town • Amsterdam • Birmingham • Content Creation • Sales & Marketing • Marketing Automation
Cape Town • Amsterdam • Birmingham • Content Creation • Sales & Marketing • Marketing Automation
Open 263 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 8 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
Senior • 5+ years exp • Cape Town • Remote (South Africa) • Full-Time • Senior • English
JavaScript
Node JS
SQL
TypeScript
C
C
FFmpeg
Frontend
GraphQL
Vue.js
DevOps
CI/CD
GCP
GitLab CI
GitLab
Cybersecurity
Keycloak
Design
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
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Mama Money
mamamoney.co.za
Mama Money is a South African fintech founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cape Town. It provides low-cost international money transfers for migrant workers. The service sends money to dozens of countries.
mamamoney.co.za • HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • 51-200 employees • Est. 2013
HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • 51-200 employees • Est. 2013
Open 265 days 8 months ago

Senior Java Engineer
Senior • 8+ years exp • Remote (South Africa) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
Java
Java
Spring Boot
Databases
MariaDB
DevOps
ArgoCD
AWS
CI/CD
Git
GitHub Actions
Helm
Kubernetes
Rest API
Amazon S3
API Gateway
GitHub
Management
Confluence
Jira
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Backend Developer Jobs in Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
How many Backend Developer jobs in Cape Town are available on Alion?
There are currently 36 active listings from 22 hiring companies on Alion, refreshed daily.
What salary do Backend Developer jobs in Cape Town pay?
The average salary is around $107,000 per year based on the current listings.
Are remote options available for Backend Developer jobs in Cape Town?
Yes, many of these roles offer remote or hybrid work, and you can filter listings by remote, relocation and visa sponsorship.
How do I apply for Backend Developer jobs in Cape Town?
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