- Go
- PHP
- Laravel
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- +14
Remote backend developer jobs in South Africa
31 open remote backend developer jobs that accept applicants in South Africa, from employer career sites and trusted job boards.
- Open now
- 31
- Added today
- 0
- Confirmed open (48h)
- 11
- Typical pay
- $69K–$160K
See the full salary breakdown for backend developer roles →
- Machine Learning
- A/B Testing
- Go-to-Market
- Design Systems
- Go
- Node.js
- Kubernetes
- Machine Learning
- Salesforce
- Python
- SQL
- FastAPI
- PostgreSQL
- Airflow
- +7
- Python
- AWS
- ETL
- JavaScript
- Python
- Django
- REST APIs
- HTML
- +5
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD
- System Design
- Observability
- +2
- Go
- React
- MySQL
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- +4
- C#
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- CI/CD
- +5
- Java
- SQL
- Spring Boot
- REST APIs
- MySQL
- +12
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Java
- Machine Learning
- UI/UX Design
- Python
- Java
- PHP
- REST APIs
- Redis
- +7
- JavaScript
- Python
- React
- Angular
- REST APIs
- +9
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- +16
- TypeScript
- Python
- Java
- C#
- Node.js
- +5
- TypeScript
- Python
- Rust
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- +5
- TypeScript
- Python
- SQL
- React
- Express
- +6
- Java
- PostgreSQL
- Data Analysis
- Recruiting
- Communication
- Python
- Java
- Kotlin
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- +5
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- REST APIs
- Agile
- Communication
Frequently asked questions
How many remote backend developer jobs are open in South Africa right now?
31, and 10 were added in the last 7 days. The list updates every few hours as we re-check employer career sites; closed jobs are removed.
How much do remote backend developer jobs pay in South Africa?
Among listings that state pay, the middle half falls between $69K and $160K a year (converted to USD). Pay often depends on where you live, so check each listing.
Can I apply from South Africa?
Every job on this page either names South Africa as an accepted location or is open worldwide. We quote the employer’s own wording on each listing; confirm work authorization with the employer before applying.
Does Remotavia charge candidates or process applications?
No. Remotavia is free for candidates and links you straight to the employer’s application page.