Remote Lead Backend Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Ibrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Lead Backend Engineer to architect, develop, and maintain scalable server-side systems in a remote-first environment. You will lead a team of backend engineers, design robust APIs and microservices, mentor colleagues, and ensure security, quality, and performance across deployments.

If you excel in building high-performance systems and enjoy guiding talent from conception to production, join our distributed team and influence shaping critical applications.

Competenze

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional backend development experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or C#.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in RESTful API design.
• Solid understanding of security best practices in web development.
• Experience with Agile and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams remotely.

Mansioni

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems.
• Architect robust APIs and microservices powering applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers.
• Oversee backend development lifecycle, ensuring quality, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend, product managers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement and manage database solutions (SQL/NoSQL).
• Drive best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and propose innovations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Backend development

API design

Cloud architecture

CI/CD

Remote leadership

Formazione

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Strumenti

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team. This critical role will involve architecting, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic for their suite of applications. You will lead a team of talented backend engineers, guiding them through complex technical challenges and fostering a culture of innovation and code quality. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of scalable system design, database management, and API development, with a proven ability to lead projects from conception to deployment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior backend professional who excels in a remote-first environment and is passionate about building robust, high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and high-performance backend systems.
• Architect robust APIs and microservices that power our client's applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers, fostering their technical growth.
• Oversee the entire backend development lifecycle, ensuring code quality, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement and manage database solutions (SQL/NoSQL), ensuring data integrity and efficient access.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or C#.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of security best practices in web application development.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the distinct advantage of a fully remote work arrangement. This role provides the flexibility to work from anywhere and contribute to impactful projects with a talented, distributed team. Join a company that values technical excellence and empowers its engineers.