Backend Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proficient Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain the server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering innovative platforms in a fast-paced, agile environment.

You will collaborate with frontend developers, ensure data integrity, and optimize for performance, scalability, and security. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of backend experience are required, with proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM/ODM.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend code.
• Build APIs and microservices to support features.
• Optimize for speed, scalability, and security.
• Work with databases for data integrity and efficient retrieval.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade systems in a remote environment.

Skills

Backend development

APIs & microservices

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ORM/ODM

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proficient and collaborative Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is essential for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power their innovative platforms. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment, contributing to the design and implementation of scalable and reliable backend systems. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, thrives in a distributed team setting, and is passionate about developing robust, high-performance applications from the ground up within a culture that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code.
• Build and integrate robust APIs and microservices to support various application functionalities.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and data security.
• Work with databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient retrieval.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems in a fully remote environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development .
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL) and ORM/ODM.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities for effective collaboration in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning new technologies.
• A flexible and supportive remote-first work culture.
• The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.