Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Java/Spring & Scalable Systems

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1,486,000 - 2,477,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Spring backend services powering core applications. You will build RESTful APIs, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate has extensive Java/Spring experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for clean, high-quality code. Remote work offers flexibility and global collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable 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.

Skills

Java

Spring

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL Databases

Maven/Gradle

Git

Docker

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/SE or related)

Tools

Hibernate/JPA

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Docker

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Spring backend services powering core applications. You will build RESTful APIs, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate has extensive Java/Spring experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for clean, high-quality code. Remote work offers flexibility and global collaboration opportunities.