Back End Developer
29474
Posted: 15/04/2025
- 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
Recruitment