Remote Lead Backend Engineer – Python & Django

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Lead Backend Developer to spearhead the design, development, and scaling of our backend services. You will guide a team of engineers, set technical direction, and drive robust, secure systems using Python and Django in a fully remote role.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with product teams, and own API design, performance optimization, and security considerations in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Extensive backend experience with Python and Django.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable backend services using Python and Django.
• Architect robust solutions for complex business problems.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend developers in a remote setting.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders to define requirements and timelines.
• Develop and maintain efficient APIs and data flows.
• Optimize performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure data security.

Skills

Python

Django

Leadership

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security

Remote work

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Lead Backend Developer to spearhead the design, development, and scaling of our backend services. You will guide a team of engineers, set technical direction, and drive robust, secure systems using Python and Django in a fully remote role.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with product teams, and own API design, performance optimization, and security considerations in a distributed environment.