Remote Senior Backend Engineer — Flexible Hours

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,994,000 - 2,824,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote stipend

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Virtual team-building

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development. You will design, build, and maintain scalable services and APIs, collaborating with frontend, product, and QA to deliver high-quality software.

Join a remote-first team that values clean code, architecture, and continuous learning. You bring 5+ years of backend experience, proficiency in modern languages, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (Python, Java, Go, Node.js, Ruby).
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Version control with Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Architect scalable, reliable backend solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems.
• Optimize for speed and scalability.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and roadmaps.
• Write documentation for APIs and systems.
• Stay updated with backend tech and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Remote communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development. You will design, build, and maintain scalable services and APIs, collaborating with frontend, product, and QA to deliver high-quality software.

Join a remote-first team that values clean code, architecture, and continuous learning. You bring 5+ years of backend experience, proficiency in modern languages, and strong problem-solving skills.