Lead Backend Developer

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment in Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Lead Backend Developer in Tembisa to architect, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems powering our core products. You will lead a talented team of developers, mentor them, and drive technical excellence through best practices and innovation.

This role demands 7+ years in backend development with at least 2 years in a lead capacity, deep expertise in Java, Python, Go, or C#, and solid SQL/NoSQL experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of backend development with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Extensive experience with server-side languages (Java, Python, Go, or C#).
• Strong SQL/NoSQL knowledge with performance tuning and schema design.
• Cloud and microservices experience (AWS/Azure).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
• Lead and mentor a team of backend developers.
• Define coding standards and architectural patterns for backend development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Oversee deployment and operations of backend systems for high availability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

Go

C#

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Backend Developer to spearhead their backend engineering initiatives in Tembisa . In this critical role, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying robust and scalable backend systems that power our core products. You will lead a talented team of developers, mentor them, and drive technical excellence through best practices and innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned developer to make a significant impact, influence technical strategy, and grow within a company committed to technological advancement and fostering a strong engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable and resilient backend services and APIs.
• Lead and mentor a team of backend developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for backend development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Oversee the deployment and operational aspects of backend systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Extensive experience with server-side languages like Java, Python, Go, or C#.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), including performance tuning and schema design.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment located in Tembisa .