Remote Senior Backend Engineer

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our fully remote team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs powering core products for a variety of clients.

You will collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features. This role requires 5+ years of backend development experience and strong cloud, containerization, and database skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js, and associated frameworks.
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, caching mechanisms, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable backend services and APIs.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring high availability and reliability of backend systems.

Skills

Backend development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs that power their core products. You will collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and solutions. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented, geographically diverse team, contributing significantly to the company's technological roadmap from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and efficient backend services and APIs.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring high availability and reliability of backend systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js, and associated frameworks.
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, caching mechanisms, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work flexibility with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including online courses and virtual conferences.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking remote work culture.