Remote Senior Backend Developer - Microservices

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer for a fully remote IT & Software team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable microservices, creating robust APIs and optimizing databases while ensuring system reliability.

The role offers flexible remote collaboration with a distributed team of engineers and product managers to deliver innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience in microservices, strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend development experience with microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain scalable microservices.
• Develop robust RESTful APIs for frontend and integrations.
• Optimize database performance and backend reliability.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders on features.
• Ensure code quality and system stability through reviews.

Skills

Go

Java

Python

Node.js

Microservices

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to join their fully remote IT & Software team. This position is focused on designing, building, and maintaining scalable microservices that power their innovative platform. You will be responsible for developing robust APIs, optimizing database performance, and ensuring the overall quality and reliability of the backend systems. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, collaborating with a distributed team of talented engineers and product managers to deliver exceptional software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance, scalable microservices using languages like Go, Java, or Python.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for backend systems.
• Develop and manage robust RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development , with a strong emphasis on microservices architecture .
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for writing clean, maintainable code.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values autonomy and innovation.