Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team, shaping server-side logic, databases, and scalable microservices used by millions.

You will design, develop, and maintain robust APIs using Python/Node/Java/Go; optimize performance; collaborate with product and frontend teams in a distributed setting; implement CI/CD and automated testing; handle production issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, caching, and distributed systems.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Excellent communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Optimize performance and architecture for speed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Implement automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL & NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and databases that power their innovative platform. You will work on scalable microservices, optimize performance, and ensure the reliability of critical systems. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a distributed environment, enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, and wants to contribute to a product used by millions worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using modern backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, Go).
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Implement and maintain automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Deep understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote position, offering unparalleled work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and skill development.
• Access to state-of-the‑art technology and tools.
• A culture that values autonomy, innovation, and impactful contributions.