Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript) (6–12-Month Contract) Hybrid Stellenbosch
- Location
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract
- Closing date
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In brief
**Job Title:** Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript) (6–12-Month Contract) Hybrid Stellenbosch **Company:** Datafin Recruitment **Overview** This role is for a Senior Backend Developer, offered as a 6–12-month contract, with a hybrid working model in Stellenbosch. The position is with a client of Datafin Recruitment, which is a technology and digital solutions provider specializing in designing, developing, and maintaining bespoke software solutions. This client assists organizations with the transition to cloud-based environments and provides guidance on digital transformation and Generative AI integration. The successful candidate will work within the client's merchant card machine division. **What you will do** The role focuses on backend development specifically within the web layer of a card machine platform. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams that utilize Kotlin and Java environments. Your responsibilities will include developing new functionality within the web layer to support faster delivery, with the understanding that some of this functionality may later be migrated to Kotlin. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior-level backend development experience using Node.js and TypeScript. * Strong JavaScript development experience. * Experience developing reliable and scalable backend services and APIs. * Ability to work effectively within the web layer of the card machine technology stack. * Comfortable collaborating with teams working in Kotlin and Java. * Experience within payment processing, merchant services or device-based environments would be advantageous. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a senior backend developer with extensive experience in Node.js, TypeScript, and strong JavaScript skills. The ideal candidate should be proficient in developing reliable and scalable backend services and APIs and be able to work effectively within the web layer of a card machine technology stack. Collaboration skills are essential, as the role requires comfort working alongside teams utilizing Kotlin and Java. Candidates with prior experience in payment processing, merchant services, or device-based environments will have an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-backend-developer-node-js-typescript-6-12-month-contract-hybrid-stellenbosch-datafin-recruitment Source: myjobmag
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- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Node.js
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