Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Remote work
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications powering core products, collaborating with a distributed team of engineers, product managers, and designers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in backend development, strong proficiency in Python/Java/Go/Node.js, and hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, Docker and Kubernetes, and both SQL and NoSQL

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional backend experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
  • Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote, agile environment.
  • Write clean, well-tested code and ensure high software quality.
  • Optimize performance, queries, and architecture for reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Backend development
AWS/Azure/GCP
Docker & Kubernetes
SQL/NoSQL databases
Remote work proficiency

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
SQL
NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust server-side applications that power their core products. You will work collaboratively with a distributed team of engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, possesses excellent communication skills for a remote setting, and is passionate about building efficient, reliable, and maintainable backend systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features in an agile, remote environment.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, ensuring high standards of software quality.
  • Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for reliability and efficiency.
  • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions to ensure system stability.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development .
  • Strong proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and distributed systems.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and independently in a remote team setting.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and potential for stock options.
  • Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and an annual professional development stipend.
  • Opportunity to work with a talented, global team on innovative projects.
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