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Backend Engineer

Johannesburg, South Africa
Full Time
Closes Oct 08, 2025
On-site

About this role

As a Backend Engineer at VALR, you will design, develop, and maintain Kotlin-based backend services, implement REST APIs and WebSockets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features. Your work will ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of our exchange infrastructure.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with extensive experience in backend development, proficiency in Kotlin, Java, or other JVM-based languages, and a strong understanding of REST APIs and WebSockets. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, along with knowledge of CI/CD concepts, version control systems (e.g., Git), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is essential. Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities are also required.

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VALR has built South Africa’s leading cryptocurrency platform, offering a suite of products that help increase economic freedom and build a financial system that recognizes the oneness of humankind.

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