Backend Software Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities in backend tech

Collaborative team in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in Upington to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side logic and APIs. You will collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and cloud platforms to deliver robust software solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in backend development and a solid foundation in databases (SQL/NoSQL) and API design. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, and the role offers opportunities for growth within a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or C# for backend development.
• Solid understanding of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with API design, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Familiar with Git and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and RESTful APIs.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to design schemas and optimize queries.
• Implement business logic and ensure high performance of applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems for stability and security.

Skills

Backend

RESTful APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

Git & Agile

Python

Java

Node.js

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join their dedicated development team in Upington . This role focuses on building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power their applications. You will work closely with front-end developers and product managers to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software architecture, a passion for writing clean code, and a desire to contribute to a growing technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and RESTful APIs.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to design schemas, optimize queries, and manage data persistence.
• Implement business logic and ensure high performance and responsiveness of the application.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring stability and security.

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 backend programming languages such as Python , Java , Node.js , or C# .
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with API design and development, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in backend technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment located in Upington .