Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Databases

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Access to modern development tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join their growing technology team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering innovative applications.

Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver scalable, high-quality software. You will work with Python/Java/C#/Node.js and modern databases, while adhering to best practices and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, or Node.js.
• Strong database design, management, and query optimization skills.
• Experience with API design and RESTful principles.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side code.
• Design and optimize databases (SQL/NoSQL) to support features.
• Create and manage RESTful APIs for system components.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate UI with server logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures in the architecture.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure quality.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

RESTful API design

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join their growing technology team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering innovative applications.

Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver scalable, high-quality software. You will work with Python/Java/C#/Node.js and modern databases, while adhering to best practices and security.