Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

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.