Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Fintech Platform

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Stock options

Paid time off

Access to fintech tech

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, implement, and optimize scalable backend services for a fintech platform serving a global client base.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, microservices, secure databases, RESTful APIs, and collaboration with an international team. The remote-first culture offers flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Experience with at least one modern backend language (Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, asynchronous processing, and messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of financial systems or fintech experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend code for scalable fintech platform.
• Develop and manage microservices architecture for core platform features.
• Ensure secure, scalable database solutions (SQL/NoSQL).
• Integrate with third-party APIs and financial services.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams; participate in code reviews.
• Address performance bottlenecks and bugs; contribute to architectural decisions.
• Uphold security best practices and regulatory compliance in fintech.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the financial technology sector, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This position is crucial for developing and enhancing their sophisticated financial platform, which serves a global clientele. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with modern backend technologies, distributed systems, microservices architecture, and a strong understanding of financial systems. This role offers the unique opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in South Africa, collaborating with a talented, international team of engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fintech. Our client is committed to a remote-first culture, providing the resources and support necessary for success and career growth, regardless of your location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Develop and manage robust microservices architecture for core platform functionalities.
• Implement and maintain secure, scalable database solutions (SQL/NoSQL).
• Integrate with third-party APIs and financial services.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA teams.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and bugs.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements in the fintech domain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proven experience with at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of asynchronous processing, message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching mechanisms.
• Knowledge of financial systems, trading platforms, or payment gateways is a significant advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Stock options or equity participation.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities to work on innovative fintech solutions impacting millions of users.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.