Senior Backend Engineer - API Development

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Professional growth and conference

Kimberley presence

Generous leave and holidays.

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for its Kimberley product development team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust APIs powering core services, mentor junior engineers, and influence platform architecture from Kimberley.

You should have 5+ years of backend experience, strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, and databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. The role emphasizes performance, security, and scalable systems in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, SE, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB and ORMs.
• Experience with caching, message queues, and distributed systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Write clean, well-documented, tested code.
• Collaborate with frontend, product managers, and engineers to define API requirements.
• Implement security best practices and ensure data protection.
• Troubleshoot backend issues in production and development.

Skills

RESTful APIs

API design

Database design

Distributed systems

Mentoring

Backend development

Backend languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

ORMs

Caching

Message queues

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their product development team in Kimberley . You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient APIs that power our core products and services. This role requires a deep understanding of backend systems, database design, and best practices in API development. You will work in a collaborative environment, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions, driving the technological evolution of our platform from Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reliable RESTful APIs using modern backend technologies.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for efficiency and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to coding standards.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to define API requirements and functionality.
• Implement security best practices and ensure data protection within API services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues in production and development environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, Go).
• Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORMs.
• Experience with caching mechanisms, message queues, and distributed systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and conference attendance.
• Be part of an established company with a significant presence in Kimberley .
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Generous annual leave and holiday package.