Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote stipend

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Senior Backend Engineer to join their distributed team in South Africa. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering innovative products from your home office.

The role requires 5+ years of backend experience, proficiency in Python/Go/Java/Node.js, and hands-on with databases, cloud platforms, and microservices. Strong communication and remote-working discipline are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Node.js).
• Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
• Optimize performance, database efficiency, and system architecture for high availability and throughput.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code; participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers and product managers to deliver features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive best practices in backend development.

Skills

Backend languages

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Remote Senior Backend Engineer to join their distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our client's innovative products. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in an independent work environment and possesses a passion for building robust, efficient, and reliable software solutions. You'll collaborate with a global team of talented engineers, contributing to impactful projects from the comfort of your home office, based anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Optimize application performance, database efficiency, and system architecture for high availability and throughput.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end engineers and product managers, to deliver features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive best practices in backend development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Node.js).
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication skills, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and remote training.
• Flexible working hours and a results-oriented work culture.
• Direct impact on product development and technological direction.