Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary package

Full remote work flexibility

Comprehensive health, dental, and visi

Generous paid time off and company hol

Opportunities for professional dev.,培训

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Culture valuing innovation and work–

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Django to join a fully remote, globally distributed SaaS team. You will design and maintain server-side logic, databases, and robust RESTful APIs powering scalable products for thousands of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in backend development, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with async programming, testing, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend experience.
• Strong Python and Django skills.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Relational databases knowledge (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery).
• CI/CD, Git, and testing frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Work with databases and optimize queries.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders.
• Write clean, testable code following best practices.
• Implement robust security measures.
• Improve performance, scalability, reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and debugging.
• Contribute to architectural decisions.
• Stay updated with backend technologies.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Celery

Cloud platforms

PyTest

Git

Problem solving

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally distributed SaaS company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Python and Django to join their fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to work from anywhere, contributing to the development of a scalable and robust platform that serves thousands of users worldwide. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power our client's innovative products. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a strong problem-solver, and passionate about writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. This **remote-first** role offers the flexibility and autonomy to excel in a dynamic, international work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
• Work with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, optimizing queries and ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Implement robust security and data protection measures.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex backend issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and the Django framework.
• Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Unittest).
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative global team.
• A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and work-life balance.