Hybrid Backend Architect: Lead Scalable Systems

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead backend design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. You will mentor engineers, define technical roadmaps, and drive architectural decisions in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires 10+ years in software development, deep expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this hub.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with backend focus
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of microservices and API design
• Experience in cloud platforms and containerization

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of backend services and APIs
• Set engineering standards, patterns and best practices
• Mentor engineers and guide technical growth
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams on roadmaps
• Architect data models and database solutions
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security

Skills

Backend design

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Java / Python / Go / C#

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL/MySQL

MongoDB/Cassandra

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead backend design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. You will mentor engineers, define technical roadmaps, and drive architectural decisions in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires 10+ years in software development, deep expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this hub.