Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable Python APIs in Paarl

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

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.