🔥 2 hours ago
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
🔥 17 hours ago
Software Development Intern gaining tech skills through self-study and mentorship. Working on real-life projects with a focus on education transformation in Nigeria.
Java
Spring
🔥 17 hours ago
Python Programming Internship at FlexiSAF Edusoft focused on building solid foundations in programming. Engage in hands-on learning and real-world projects within a structured program.
Python
🕒 Yesterday
Senior Backend Software Engineer for a tech company developing scalable cloud software solutions. Leading architecture design and mentoring engineers while working remotely from various global regions.
Azure
Cloud
.NET
🕒 Yesterday
Mid Level Backend Software Engineer developing backend systems for cloud-based applications. Collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions utilizing C# and .NET technologies.
Azure
Cloud
SQL
.NET
🕒 2 days ago
Senior Full-Stack Engineer developing mobile, web, and backend features at Supaapps GmbH. Collaborating with an international team and leveraging modern technologies.
Android
Django
iOS
JavaScript
Next.js
PHP
Python
React
React Native
TypeScript
🕒 3 days ago
Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer building features for a customer-facing PHP/Symfony web application. Remote role based in South Africa requiring collaboration with a fully remote team.
AWS
Docker
IoT
JavaScript
MySQL
PHP
Postgres
Python
React
React Native
SQL
Symfony
TypeScript
🕒 4 days ago
Senior Software Engineer developing backend services for Quidax's crypto financial platform. Leading design, mentorship, and operational excellence in a collaborative engineering environment.
🇳🇬 Nigeria – Remote
💰 $3M Initial Coin Offering - Quidax on 2021-05
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
🔙 Backend Engineer
Distributed Systems
Java
Kafka
MySQL
Postgres
Redis
Spring
Spring Boot
SpringBoot
🕒 4 days ago
Python Developer working remotely on a project with a leading AI lab. Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript required.
🇪🇬 Egypt – Remote
💵 $15 - $35 / hour
💰 $1.5M Pre Seed Round - Anyone AI on 2022-06
⏳ Contract/Temporary
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🔙 Backend Engineer
Java
JavaScript
Jest
JUnit
Python
TypeScript
Go
🕒 4 days ago
51 - 200
.NET Backend Developer designing, developing, and maintaining backend services for Adree. Collaborating with frontend and QA teams on scalable system improvements.
ASP.NET
Azure
Entity Framework
Microservices
MySQL
Postgres
Redis
SQL
.NET
🕒 4 days ago
51 - 200
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
🕒 July 10
11 - 50
Senior Python Developer responsible for backend applications and collaborating with teams at Nile Bits. Designing scalable backend services and mentoring engineers while optimizing application performance.
Distributed Systems
Django
GraphQL
MySQL
Python
SQL
🕒 July 10
P2P Node.js Engineer expanding core P2P networking and storage primitives at Holepunch. Building apps without infrastructure using peer-to-peer technology for data privacy.
Distributed Systems
JavaScript
Node.js
TCP/IP
🕒 July 10
Senior Full-Stack .NET Engineer designing and developing enterprise-level applications for B2B iGaming platforms. Leading technical discussions and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Docker
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Node.js
Go
.NET
🕒 July 7
Senior Java Developer specializing in Spring Boot, integrating scalable backend services with microservices architecture. Collaborates with cross-functional teams for API development and system troubleshooting.
🗣️🇸🇦 Arabic Required
Angular
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
Gradle
Hibernate
Java
JUnit
Kafka
Maven
Microservices
Mockito
MongoDB
MySQL
NoSQL
Postgres
RabbitMQ
React
Redis
Spring
Spring Boot
SpringBoot
🕒 July 6
Senior Backend Engineer at Lessonspace developing collaborative tools for online learning. Working with a small team to enhance real-time software capabilities while managing feature releases.
AWS
Azure
Cypress
Django
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
JavaScript
Jest
Kubernetes
Linux
Node.js
Python
React
Shell Scripting
Vue.js
🕒 July 3
Growth Product Designer for pdf.net, building the acquisition engine and optimizing conversion through design and data. Collaborating with PMs and engineers in a fully remote, high-autonomy environment.
🕒 June 30
Senior Full-Stack JavaScript Developer at Mama Money, contributing to web and mobile application development for migrant workers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and performance.
Angular
Ionic
Microservices
🕒 June 29
Senior Software Engineer developing high-performance backend systems for fraud detection solutions. Focused on API development and scaling systems in Go and Node.js for a remote team.
🌏 Anywhere in the World
💵 $150k - $200k / year
💰 $32M Series B on 2021-11
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
🔙 Backend Engineer
DynamoDB
ElasticSearch
JavaScript
Microservices
Node.js
Redis
Shell Scripting
SQL
🕒 June 29
Senior Software Engineer developing high-performance backend systems for fraud detection solutions. Focused on API development and scaling systems in Go and Node.js for a remote team.
🌏 Anywhere in the World
💵 $150k - $200k / year
💰 $32M Series B on 2021-11
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
🔙 Backend Engineer
DynamoDB
ElasticSearch
JavaScript
Microservices
Node.js
Redis
Shell Scripting
SQL
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The average salary for remote backend engineers in Africa is ZAR 1,418,269 per year. This is based on data from 719 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.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
⚪️ Entry-level Backend Engineer (0 yrs) | 4 | ZAR 0 |
🟢 Junior Backend Engineer (1-2 yrs) | 26 | ZAR 0 |
🟡 Mid-level Backend Engineer (2-4 yrs) | 188 | ZAR 1,867,500 |
🟠 Senior Backend Engineer (5-9 yrs) | 491 | ZAR 1,331,254 |
🔴 Lead Backend Engineer (10+ yrs) | 10 | ZAR 1,500,000 |
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