Backend Software Engineer - Hybrid, APIs & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Software Engineer with a backend focus to join their Bloemfontein team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs powering core products in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes clean code, efficient systems, and continuous learning, with a hybrid work model balancing remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with Git and cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality backend services and APIs.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures within backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions, improving engineering practices.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Git

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Cloud platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Software Engineer with a backend focus to join their Bloemfontein team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs powering core products in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes clean code, efficient systems, and continuous learning, with a hybrid work model balancing remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.