Backend Software Engineer: Scalable APIs & Clean Code

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Software Engineer focused on backend development in Nelspruit (Mbombela). You will build and optimize server-side logic and APIs powering core products in an agile team environment.

The role requires 2+ years of backend experience, proficiency in Java/Python/C#/Go, and strong DB/ORM and REST understanding. Join a collaborative team delivering scalable software solutions in Mbombela.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or Go.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM.
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and web services.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Java, Python, or C#.
• Implement and optimize database schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
• Write clean, tested, maintainable code following coding standards.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems for reliability.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Database design

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

ORM frameworks

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Software Engineer focused on backend development in Nelspruit (Mbombela). You will build and optimize server-side logic and APIs powering core products in an agile team environment.

The role requires 2+ years of backend experience, proficiency in Java/Python/C#/Go, and strong DB/ORM and REST understanding. Join a collaborative team delivering scalable software solutions in Mbombela.