Intermediate Full Stack API Developer - JHB - R750K PA

In brief

Overview This is a 12-month contract position for an Intermediate Full Stack API Developer based in Johannesburg, offering a cost to company salary of R750k per annum (negotiable). The role involves joining a growing engineering team focused on building modern, scalable, and API-driven applications with emerging AI capabilities within a microservices and cloud-oriented environment. What you will do * Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services * Build and maintain interactive Angular-based user interfaces * Translate business requirements into technical solutions with guidance from senior engineers * Contribute to microservices-based architecture development * Apply clean code principles and follow SOLID design practices * Ensure applications are performant, secure, and responsive * Contribute to integration of AI/agent-enabled capabilities within applications * Collaborate with senior developers, analysts, and product teams in an Agile environment Requirements (from the original advert) * **Backend:** * 3-5 years' backend development experience * Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP, and API design principles * Exposure to microservices architecture * Basic understanding of distributed systems concepts * Experience working with modern object-oriented backend languages (e.g. Java, Python, Go, etc.) * **Frontend:** * Angular experience * Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS * **Engineering Practices:** * Understanding of SOLID principles and common design patterns * Awareness of secure coding practices * Performance-conscious development mindset * Exposure to AI / agent-based platforms is advantageous Who should apply This role is ideal for a developer who is comfortable working across backend and frontend systems and is eager to grow within a microservices and cloud-oriented environment. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/intermediate-full-stack-api-developer-jhb-r750k-pa-id-7502872 Source: jobmail

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Python
• Java
• Angular
• Agile / Scrum

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