Remote Graduate Backend Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Online courses and conferences

Medical aid plan

Provident fund

Team virtual events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Software Developer with a backend focus for a fully remote role, based from Stellenbosch. You will design, build, and maintain robust backend systems, APIs, and databases for modern applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic tech environment.

The ideal candidate recently graduated in Computer Science or Software Engineering and has hands-on experience with backend languages, RESTful APIs, and both SQL/NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of backend development principles and data structures.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python, Java, C#, Node.js).
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Knowledge of version control, preferably Git.
• Understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented code.
• Develop and manage database schemas and queries (SQL and NoSQL).
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software components.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology choices.
• Ensure performance and reliability of applications.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) for deployment and management.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Data structures

SDLC & Agile

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Software Developer with a backend focus for a fully remote role, based from Stellenbosch. You will design, build, and maintain robust backend systems, APIs, and databases for modern applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic tech environment.

The ideal candidate recently graduated in Computer Science or Software Engineering and has hands-on experience with backend languages, RESTful APIs, and both SQL/NoSQL databases.