Remote Backend Developer: Scalable APIs

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs powering our digital platforms.

We are looking for expertise in backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C#, along with experience in databases (SQL/NoSQL), API design, and cloud/container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, C#).
• Experience designing and working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns, microservices, and API design principles.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Python/Django, Node.js/Express, Java/Spring).
• Develop and manage databases (SQL and NoSQL), ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Create and maintain robust RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications and third-party services.
• Implement security and data protection measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team on deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring.

Skills

Backend languages

APIs design

Databases

Cloud platforms

Microservices

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs powering our digital platforms.

We are looking for expertise in backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C#, along with experience in databases (SQL/NoSQL), API design, and cloud/container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.