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Backend developers can specialise in a variety of tech stacks. Their skillset could include experience in:

• Backend programming languages such as C#, Python, Ruby, PHP, Go and Java.
• Popular backend frameworks such as ASP.NET, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Node.js, Flask, and Django.
• It’s useful for a backend developer to have knowledge of the front end as well, to understand the user experience. This most commonly includes JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Knowledge of front end JavaScript frameworks such as React, Node.js and Angular can be valuable. JavaScript is also frequently used for backend work.
• Databases and database management systems, for example MySQL and MongoDB.
• Version control systems, such as Git.
• Developing RESTful APIs.
• Cloud computing and cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Service and Microsoft Azure.

Backend developer salaries can vary widely depending on company size, industry, individual experience and skills, as well as type of work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire.

That said, check out our detailed breakdown for backend developer salaries in South Africa.

View our developer salary hub for more salary information, including programming languages, industry and frameworks.

To put together a job description for a backend developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for backend developers above. By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.

It's easier than ever to tap into a global pool of tech talent, and South Africa offers a thriving marketplace of developers. For employers, hiring backend developers in South Africa provides several advantages:

• A large talent pool with an estimated 121 000 developers in the country.
• World-class quality with developers that code in widely-used languages and frameworks, and a growing line-up of successful tech startups.
• A diverse talent pool that helps to avoid groupthink and drive more profitable businesses.
• Lower employment costs comparing favourably to more expensive markets like the UK and the Netherlands.‍

Read more:

• Get more details on the benefits of hiring South African developers.
• Get additional South African developer hiring resources.
• Read about other hiring teams that successfully hired South African developers, like Albatros, TROOP, Equal Experts, and xneelo