Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Paarl office team culture

Pension plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our core technology team in Paarl. You will design, develop, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and RESTful APIs, collaborating with frontend teams and product managers.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of backend experience, strong Python with Django/Flask, and a solid grasp of database design and cloud/docker technologies. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative culture in a thriving tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong Python skills with Django or Flask.
• Solid database design, ORMs, and query optimization.
• Experience building RESTful APIs; cloud (AWS/Azure) and Docker a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient backend code in Python with Django or Flask.
• Develop and manage database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity across databases.
• Create and maintain robust RESTful APIs for internal and external use.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection best practices across development.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask

REST APIs

Database design

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Docker

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

AWS/Azure

ORMs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join their core technology team in Paarl . This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power our applications. You will play a key role in architecting scalable systems, ensuring performance, and collaborating with frontend developers and product managers to deliver robust solutions. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a passion for clean code, and a commitment to building resilient and efficient backend systems within a thriving tech environment in the heart of the Cape Winelands.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code, primarily using Python with frameworks like Django or Flask.
• Develop and manage database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity across various database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Create and maintain robust, scalable RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection best practices in all aspects of development.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks like Django or Flask.
• Solid understanding of database design principles, ORMs, and query optimization.
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture in a dynamic Paarl office.
• Pension fund and other retirement savings benefits.