Remote Software Development Jobs in South Africa

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Remote Software Development Jobs in South Africa (309)

Remote in = South Africa Job category = Software Development
Booming Games is hiring for remote Senior HTML5 Game Developer

Senior HTML5 Game Developer

Booming Games · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Booming Games
🌎 Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Translate game design documents into HTML5 presentations using TypeScript and Pixi.js. Manage the full development lifecycle from feature breakdown in JIRA to optimization and deployment via GitLab CI.
SUSE is hiring for remote Solution Architect

Solution Architect

SUSE · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
SUSE
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Architect
The Solution Architect serves as a technical advisor to align SUSE's open-source solutions with customer business needs. Responsibilities include managing the technical validation process, conducting PoCs, and collaborating with sales and product teams to drive solution adoption.

General Manager – B2C SaaS (Fully Remote)

Future Group · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Future Group
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Lead revenue growth and scaling initiatives for B2C SaaS and self-serve B2B products through PLG and marketing strategies. Oversee company operations and collaborate with technical teams to build scalable internal processes and systems.

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Remote Recruitment is hiring for remote Office Administrator

Office Administrator

Remote Recruitment · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Remote Recruitment
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Office Administrator
Manage day-to-day administrative functions including emails, filing, and scheduling for a remote team. Handle financial administration such as processing invoices and expense claims while liaising with clients and suppliers.
Remote Recruitment is hiring for remote Sales Administrator

Sales Administrator

Remote Recruitment · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Remote Recruitment
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
The role involves managing the CRM system, preparing sales quotes and contracts, and processing orders to ensure fulfillment. Additionally, the administrator handles inbound enquiries and supports the sales team with scheduling and general administrative tasks.
Remote Recruitment is hiring for remote Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Remote Recruitment · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Remote Recruitment
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Data Analyst
The role involves collecting, cleaning, and analyzing business data to create dashboards and automated reports. The analyst will communicate insights to UK-based stakeholders and maintain documentation for data models.
RemotelyTalents is hiring for remote Lifecycle Marketing Lead (PLG SaaS) - 26051601

Lifecycle Marketing Lead (PLG SaaS) - 26051601

RemotelyTalents · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
RemotelyTalents
🌎 Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela 💵 $3000 - $3500 per month ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Architect and build a complete behavioral email and retention system from the ground up to drive user activation, upgrades, and retention. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define event tracking, behavioral triggers, and lifecycle automation logic.
Remote Recruitment is hiring for remote Frontend Developer (React)

Frontend Developer (React)

Remote Recruitment · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Remote Recruitment
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Frontend Developer
The developer will build and support modern, responsive web interfaces for multiple UK-based projects. Key tasks include handling bug fixes, feature requests, and collaborating with international teams across time zones.
No Sweat Work Media is hiring for remote Remote Growth Strategist for an eCommerce & SaaS Performance Marketing Agency (South Africa-based candidates only)  Salary: R60,000 CTC per month
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Act as the primary lead for a portfolio of clients, driving growth strategy across paid channels and coordinating with media buyers and creative teams. Focus on turning complex data into actionable insights to ensure clients hit KPIs like CAC, ROAS, and LTV.

System Admin II Consultant - EMEA & APAC (Remote)

DreamHost, LLC · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
DreamHost, LLC
🌎 Bulgaria, Estonia, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa 💵 $1500 - $3500 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Ensure the stability and efficient operation of information systems through monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of networked software. Act as a technical liaison to support the Technical Support team and assist in disaster recovery and security audits.
Mukuru is hiring for remote Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

Mukuru · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Mukuru
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Contract Administrator
The role involves managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including maintaining the central register and tracking milestones. It also requires monitoring compliance with contractual terms and collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Procurement teams to mitigate risks.
Montu UK is hiring for remote Web Developer - Webflow

Web Developer - Webflow

Montu UK · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Montu UK
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
The role involves owning the development and optimization strategy for digital presences across Montu UK and Alternaleaf using Webflow and Wix. Key duties include implementing CRO initiatives, improving SEO, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user journeys and site performance.
DVT is hiring for remote AI Engineer

AI Engineer

DVT · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
DVT
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development AI Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI applications powered by LLMs and orchestration libraries like Langchain. Implement RAG applications using vector databases and optimize model efficiency through advanced retrieval techniques.
Remote Recruitment is hiring for remote Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator

Remote Recruitment · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago
Remote Recruitment
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
The Legal Administrator provides administrative support by preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and contracts. They are also responsible for managing legal files, scheduling appointments, and liaising with clients and courts.

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Knowledge and Intelligence Solutions Administrator

Wilson Sonsini · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago
Wilson Sonsini
🌎 South Africa, United States 💵 $91800 - $138K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the Litera Foundation experience management platform. Ensure experience data is accurate and strategically leveraged to support business development and knowledge sharing across the firm.
No Sweat Work Media is hiring for remote Remote Growth Strategist for an eCommerce & SaaS Performance Marketing Agency (South Africa-based candidates only)  Salary: R50,000 CTC per month, negotiable depending on experience and overall fit.
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Act as the primary lead for 6-10 clients, driving growth strategies across paid channels and coordinating with media buyers and creative teams. Focus on turning complex data into actionable insights to ensure clients hit KPIs like CAC, ROAS, and LTV.
Wikimedia Foundation is hiring for remote Email Developer (Fundraising) - 1 year contract

Email Developer (Fundraising) - 1 year contract

Wikimedia Foundation · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago
Wikimedia Foundation
🌎 Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $37 - $56 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Lead the production of bug-free, multilingual email and banner templates optimized for various devices and browsers. Implement automated email journeys and conduct A/B testing to optimize the donor pipeline and revenue.
Nestcoin is hiring for remote GTM Engineer

GTM Engineer

Nestcoin · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago
Nestcoin
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Build and automate an outbound revenue system from scratch to identify and target qualified African SMEs. This involves creating data enrichment pipelines, personalized outreach sequences, and an experimental infrastructure to scale transaction volume.
No Sweat Work Media is hiring for remote Growth Strategist – eCommerce & SaaS Performance Marketing Agency (South Africa-based candidates only)
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Act as the primary strategic lead for a portfolio of eCommerce and SaaS clients, driving growth across paid channels without executing media buying. Coordinate between creative and media buying teams to optimize KPIs and translate complex data into actionable growth plans.
Wikimedia Foundation is hiring for remote Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Foundations

Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Foundations

Wikimedia Foundation · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago
Wikimedia Foundation
🌎 Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $113K - $175K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Site Reliability Engineer
Perform day-to-day operational and DevOps tasks to maintain the reliability of Wikimedia's public-facing infrastructure. Lead continuous improvement through automation and collaborate with product teams on scalable architectural designs.

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CloudSmiths is hiring for remote Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

CloudSmiths · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago
CloudSmiths
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Data Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data solutions within an Agile environment. Lead technical teams to implement data-driven projects and integrate new data sources for international clients.
VirtualResource is hiring for remote Workday Solution Architect

Workday Solution Architect

VirtualResource · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago
VirtualResource
🌎 Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Architect
Lead the design and architecture of scalable Workday solutions across various client environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional configurations and ensure seamless integration with third-party systems.
Bamboo Works is hiring for remote AI Marketing Generalist

AI Marketing Generalist

Bamboo Works · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago
Bamboo Works
🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
The role involves architecting AI-driven marketing systems to scale outreach, paid advertising, and brand authority. Key tasks include managing automated email sequences, executing paid ad campaigns, and securing high-signal media placements.

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