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đ 4 days ago
Backend Engineer building scalable Go and Node.js APIs for Fingerprintâs real-time online-fraud detection platform. Optimizing distributed systems and mentoring developers in a fully remote global team.
đ Anywhere in the World
đ” $130k - $180k / year
đ° $32M Series B on 2021-11
â° Full Time
đą Junior
đĄ Mid-level
đ Backend Engineer
đ«đšâđ No degree required
đ» Ghost score 3%
Amazon Redshift
AWS
BigQuery
Docker
DynamoDB
ElasticSearch
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Microservices
Node.js
Redis
Shell Scripting
SQL
Terraform
TypeScript
Go
đ 5 days ago
Senior Backend Engineer building scalable Node.js and TypeScript services for Helium Healthâs digital healthcare infrastructure. Designing APIs, cloud systems, and AI-enabled backend products across Africa.
AWS
Cloud
Distributed Systems
Docker
JavaScript
Microservices
MongoDB
MySQL
Node.js
NoSQL
Postgres
Python
Redis
TypeScript
đ August 25
Senior Backend Engineer building scalable Node.js services for Storyteqâs creative production platform. Delivering APIs, data models, and product features with cross-functional engineering teams.
Cloud
FFmpeg
Google Cloud Platform
GraphQL
JavaScript
Node.js
NoSQL
SQL
TypeScript
Vue.js
đ August 24
Senior Backend Engineer building MCP integrations, APIs, and reliable AI infrastructure. Powering managed healthcare workflows connecting internal systems with language models.
đ Egypt, Argentina, +3 more countries â Remote
đ” $3k - $3.5k / month
âł Contract/Temporary
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 20%
Cloud
Distributed Systems
Microservices
PHP
Redis
đ August 23
Senior Python Engineer building scalable Python and Django backend services for Nile Bitsâ business-focused digital solutions. Optimizing distributed systems, APIs, and production reliability.
Cloud
Distributed Systems
Django
ElasticSearch
GraphQL
MySQL
Python
Redis
SQL
đ August 20
Senior Backend Engineer scaling Laravel architecture, integrations, queues, and databases for a multi-tenant feedback and reputation management platform. Supporting high-volume customer feedback workflows for U.S.-based clients.
đ Egypt, Argentina, +3 more countries â Remote
đ” $2.6k / month
âł Contract/Temporary
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 20%
AWS
Docker
Laravel
MongoDB
MySQL
PHP
Symfony
đ August 7
.NET Chief Architect building AI-enabled ERP platforms for nonprofits, school boards, and government agencies. Defining architecture, coding standards, releases, and complex solutions while mentoring developers.
.NET
đ August 7
Network Engineer automating Python-based testing for CodiLime, a software and network engineering partner. Building test frameworks and validating software-defined networking solutions for global networking clients.
đȘđŹ Egypt â Remote
â° Full Time
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 10%
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux
OpenStack
Python
Switching
đ July 30
Senior Java Engineer at CoorB working on backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Focus on design, development, testing, and quality assurance for financial solutions.
Docker
Grafana
Java
JUnit
Kafka
Kubernetes
Microservices
Mockito
OpenShift
Postgres
Prometheus
RabbitMQ
Spring
Spring Boot
SpringBoot
SQL
đ July 30
Teaching Python Programming to children at Kodland, an international online coding school. Providing interactive lessons and supporting students in their learning journey.
đ Egypt, South Africa â Remote
đ° $9M Series A - Kodland on 2022-01
â± Part Time
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 13%
Python
đ July 30
Teach children Python programming through engaging lessons and feedback at Kodland. Flexible hours and remote working arrangement to inspire young learners.
đ Egypt, South Africa â Remote
đ° $9M Series A - Kodland on 2022-01
â± Part Time
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 13%
Python
đ July 29
Senior Back-End Developer responsible for architecting and building high-performance microservices. Focus on Java, Spring Boot, and AWS for scalable and secure applications.
đżđŠ South Africa â Remote
â° Full Time
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 28%
AWS
Cloud
Docker
Java
Kubernetes
NoSQL
Python
Spring
Spring Boot
SpringBoot
SQL
Terraform
đ July 29
Senior Backend Engineer developing backend services for the Travel Rule product at Sumsub. Involved in integrations and distributed systems in a remote-first, global environment.
đ Anywhere in the World
đ° $30M Series B - Sumsub on 2022-12
â° Full Time
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 14%
Distributed Systems
Java
MongoDB
đ July 27
Python teacher delivering interactive programming lessons for children by Kodland. Seeking passionate individuals to teach and inspire kids in coding, working remotely.
đ Egypt, South Africa â Remote
đ° $9M Series A - Kodland on 2022-01
â± Part Time
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 14%
Python
đ July 27
Ruby on Rails Engineer responsible for architecting services in a coaching platform. Collaborating on large-scale systems and producing clean, maintainable code with a focus on performance and reliability.
đȘđŹ Egypt â Remote
â° Full Time
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 18%
AWS
ElasticSearch
Postgres
RabbitMQ
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
SQL
đ July 23
System Administrator solving complex problems and managing systems data for clients at Kyndryl. Opportunity to work with diverse industries and contribute to technological modernization.
Cloud
VMware
đ July 18
Senior Backend Engineer building APIs and backend services for fintech company Watu. Collaborating in Agile squads to enhance financial accessibility in Africa with strong Java skills.
AWS
Cloud
Distributed Systems
Java
JUnit
Kafka
Kotlin
Microservices
Mockito
Spring
Spring Boot
SpringBoot
đ July 13
Python Developer working remotely on a project with a leading AI lab. Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript required.
đȘđŹ Egypt â Remote
đ” $15 - $35 / hour
đ° $1.5M Pre Seed Round - Anyone AI on 2022-06
âł Contract/Temporary
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 18%
Java
JavaScript
Jest
JUnit
Python
TypeScript
Go
đ July 13
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.NET Backend Developer designing, developing, and maintaining backend services for Adree. Collaborating with frontend and QA teams on scalable system improvements.
đȘđŹ Egypt â Remote
â° Full Time
đĄ Mid-level
đ Senior
đ Backend Engineer
đ» Ghost score 19%
ASP.NET
Azure
Entity Framework
Microservices
MySQL
Postgres
Redis
SQL
.NET
đ July 13
Junior .NET Developer at Robusta Technology Group on a 6-month remote contract. Develop applications using C# and .NET, collaborating with teams to ensure quality software.
ASP.NET
SQL
.NET
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The average salary for remote backend engineers in Africa is ZARÂ 1,520,304 per year. This is based on data from 612 job openings. Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate salary expectations.
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| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
âȘïž Entry-level Backend Engineer (0 yrs) | 6 | ZARÂ 0 |
đą Junior Backend Engineer (1-2 yrs) | 23 | ZARÂ 2,325,000 |
đĄ Mid-level Backend Engineer (2-4 yrs) | 157 | ZAR 1,968,750 |
đ Senior Backend Engineer (5-9 yrs) | 418 | ZARÂ 1,329,802 |
đŽ Lead Backend Engineer (10+ yrs) | 8 | ZAR 1,500,000 |
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