Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Spring)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem to join a globally distributed engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services powering our core applications, and collaborate with frontend, product, and QA to deliver high-quality software.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in architecture discussions, and stay current with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• Extensive backend experience with Java and Spring.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with relational DBs and ORM.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate with client apps.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams.
• Optimize performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture.

Skills

Java development

Spring Framework

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL databases

Git version control

Docker

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Hibernate

JPA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and the Spring framework to join their globally distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services that power our core applications. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of backend architecture, enterprise-level application development, and best practices in software engineering. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver exceptional software solutions. This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).


• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with various client applications.


• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code adhering to high-quality standards.


• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver features.


• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for improvement.


• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing.


• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.


• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions regarding backend systems.


• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and development trends.


• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Extensive experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong focus on Java development.


• Proficiency with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).


• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).


• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.


• Familiarity with microservices architecture and principles.


• Experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (Git).


• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a flexible work schedule.


• Our client provides significant opportunities for professional development, access to modern technology stacks, and a collaborative work environment that values innovation and individual contribution.


• Employees benefit from performance bonuses, retirement plans, and virtual team-building events that promote connection and camaraderie.