Backend Software Developer - API Integration

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Backend Software Developer specializing in API integration to join a distributed engineering team. This remote-first role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining robust APIs and backend services that connect various systems across the stack.

The ideal candidate has strong programming skills with a deep understanding of API design principles and remote collaboration in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (Python/Node.js/Java/C#).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable RESTful APIs.
• Build and maintain backend services that integrate with third-party apps and internal systems.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code in Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders in a remote agile environment.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Python

Node.js

Java

APIs design

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Problem-solving & communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Backend Software Developer specializing in API integration to join their distributed engineering team. This role operates in a remote-first capacity, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining robust APIs and backend services that connect various internal and external systems. You will play a key role in ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability across our technology stack, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that enhance our product offerings. The ideal candidate possesses strong programming skills and a deep understanding of API design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs.
• Build and maintain backend services that integrate with third-party applications and internal systems.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code in languages such as Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders in a remote agile environment.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API performance and integration.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, C#).
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, crucial for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fully remote engineering team.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• A culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.