Remote Senior Backend Engineer, Python & Cloud

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid and retirement provisions

Remote-first with home office setup

Learning and development opportunities

Generous project autonomy

Global team collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to join a remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend services powering core products, working with Django/Flask/FastAPI, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and cloud platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, strong API design (REST/GraphQL), and experience with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and distributed systems.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/SE.
• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python.
• Proficiency with Django, Flask or FastAPI.
• Relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB/Redis).
• Strong API design knowledge (REST/GraphQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming, messaging queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka), and microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; excellent remote communication.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and maintain Python backend code.
• Develop scalable backend services and APIs for web and mobile apps.
• Work with large datasets and design SQL/NoSQL schemas.
• Integrate client-facing features with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Collaborate with frontend, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team best practices.

Kenntnisse

Backend development

Python

Communication

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

REST

GraphQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Kafka

CI/CD

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to join a remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend services powering core products, working with Django/Flask/FastAPI, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and cloud platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, strong API design (REST/GraphQL), and experience with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and distributed systems.