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Back End Developer

29474
  • Negotiable
  • South Africa

My client – a human-centric tech and design agency – is on the hunt for a Back-End Developer who’s passionate about solving real-world problems through smart technology, thoughtful design, and collaboration.



They imagine a future of human-first brands + tech. If you thrive in a co-creative, purpose-driven team and value working on meaningful digital products, this one’s for you.



 



?? Are you someone who:




  • Designs with empathy and puts end-user needs first?

  • Loves building scalable and efficient backend systems?

  • Lives by "Plan well, write less, test more"? If you're shouting “YES” at your screen – you might just have the DNA of a +Narrator.



 



?? Your Toolset




  • Languages & Frameworks: PHP (Laravel), TypeScript (NestJS)

  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL

  • Architecture: MVC, microservices, event-driven systems

  • Bonus: Experience with Laravel Passport, Sanctum, Auth0

  • Testing: ATDD, PHPUnit, Pest, Jest

  • Dev Best Practices: Git, caching (Redis, Memcached), task queues



 



??‍?? Your Day-to-Day




  • Build & maintain RESTful APIs and backend systems

  • Collaborate closely with front-end developers

  • Implement best practices for scalability, performance, and security

  • Mentor junior team members

  • Stay ahead of trends & technologies

  • Take ownership from briefing to delivery



 



?? Your Mindset




  • Curious, driven, collaborative, and proactive

  • Thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

  • Passionate about user-first design and development

  • Able to juggle multiple tasks with discipline and ownership



Andrea Pilusa Account Manager | South Africa

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