What does a backend developer earn in SA?

Backend developers typically earn R22 000-R95 000/month, with senior cloud roles above that.

Is backend development a good career?

Yes. It has strong demand across fintech, banks, ecommerce and enterprise software.

Cloud, SQL, distributed systems, Java, Node.js and API architecture tend to pay well.

Yes. Backend roles are among the most remote-friendly technology careers.

Many people need 1-3 years of focused learning and project work to land a junior role.

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