Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer
Position Type:
Full-Time | Remote
Working Hours:
U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
We are looking for a
Senior Software Engineer
with strong full-stack development experience to build, improve, and maintain reliable software products.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across the frontend and backend, developing APIs, working with databases, and supporting cloud-based applications. You will work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-quality solutions and improve existing systems.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain scalable
full-stack applications
across frontend and backend.
Build user-facing features using
React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
.
Develop and integrate
REST APIs and GraphQL
using modern backend technologies.
Work with databases and cloud platforms such as
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
.
Build and maintain
Docker-based applications and CI/CD pipelines
.
Improve application
performance, scalability, security, and reliability
.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while participating in code reviews.
Troubleshoot technical issues and identify effective solutions.
Collaborate with
product, design, QA, and engineering teams
to deliver high-quality solutions.
Contribute to system architecture, technical decisions, and process improvements.
Mentor junior developers and support technical knowledge sharing when needed.
Required Experience & Skills
5+ years
of professional software engineering experience.
Strong experience with
React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
.
Strong backend development experience with
Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, or similar technologies
.
Experience developing and integrating
REST APIs and/or GraphQL
.
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Experience building and supporting production software applications.
Experience with at least one major cloud platform:
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
.
Experience with
Docker
and CI/CD processes.
Strong understanding of software development, debugging, testing, and code quality.
Experience working with Agile/Scrum or similar development processes.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Availability during
U.S. business hours
.
Interview Process
Video Interview
Client interview
Offer Stage

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Pavago

Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →