Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/Go)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work stipend

Unlimited PTO

Professional development and certs

Access to cutting-edge tech and global

Retirement savings plan

Virtual team events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems for a remote-first team. You will drive architecture, performance, security and reliability across distributed services using Node.js or Go.

Ideal candidates have deep microservices expertise, strong database skills (SQL/NoSQL), cloud familiarity, and experience with containers (Docker/Kubernetes). This remote role supports South Africa-based work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional backend development experience.
• Expert in Node.js or Go with large-scale app experience.
• Strong microservices and distributed systems understanding.
• Relational and/or NoSQL DB experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• RESTful API design and cloud platform familiarity (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; Git proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend code in Node.js or Go.
• Develop and manage scalable microservices and APIs.
• Architect robust data storage solutions (SQL/NoSQL).
• Ensure performance, quality, and reliability of applications.
• Collaborate with frontend, PMs, and stakeholders to implement features.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Optimize for speed, scalability, and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot backend issues in production.

Skills

Node.js

Go

Microservices

Distributed systems

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in SaaS solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for designing, developing, and maintaining the robust and scalable backend systems that power our client's innovative platform. You will be instrumental in shaping the architecture, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and possess expert-level skills in Node.js or Go. This is an exceptional opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to cutting-edge technology within a forward-thinking, remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using Node.js or Go.
• Develop and manage scalable microservices and APIs.
• Architect and implement robust data storage solutions (SQL/NoSQL databases).
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues in a production environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Expertise in Node.js or Go, with a proven track record of building large-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable.
• Proficient in version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a collaborative global team.
• 401(k) or equivalent retirement savings plan.
• Regular virtual team events and social activities.