Senior Back-End Software Developer (Ruby on Rails API) (JHB/Stellenbosch)

stellenbosch, western cape, South-Africa • Posted June 06, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: stellenbosch, western cape
Posted: June 06, 2026
Category: Software Development
Application Deadline: July 16, 2026

Role Description

ENVIRONMENT:

DESIGN, implement, and maintain the core business logic, APIs, and data storage systems of web applications of a dynamic AgriTech company seeking your coding expertise to be its next Senior Back-End Software Developer. Your focus will be on developing high-quality, scalable code and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in technical leadership, architecture, project planning, and maintaining large Ruby on Rails codebases would set you apart.

DUTIES:

  • Design, develop, and maintain the core Ruby on Rails API and application logic.
  • Design and implement GraphQL schema and resolvers to efficiently serve Front-End clients.
  • Manage the full application lifecycle including deployment and maintenance on cloud infrastructure like AWS and Heroku (for API and background workers).
  • Maintain and improve data storage strategies — research sharding and other concepts, as well as different DB/storage types ...

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