Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work from anywhere in SA

Generous annual leave

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specialized in Python and Django to design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services. This fully remote role within South Africa requires API design, database expertise, and strong problem-solving.

You will mentor juniors and influence architectural decisions while collaborating with a distributed global team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience with Python/Django, cloud familiarity, and experience with asynchronous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend development experience with Python and Django.
• Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid experience with SQL databases and database design.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (JavaScript, React) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is beneficial.
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and message queues (Celery, RabbitMQ).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Django.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party integrations.
• Manage relational databases and ensure data integrity.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and best practices for backend development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior backend engineers, fostering their growth.

Skills

Python

Django

RESTful APIs

Database design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Celery

RabbitMQ

AWS/Azure/GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in developing innovative SaaS solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Python and Django. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services that power our client's cutting-edge platform. This role requires a deep understanding of backend development principles, database management, and API design. As a Senior Engineer, you will also mentor junior developers and contribute significantly to architectural decisions. Join our client's distributed team and help shape the future of our technology.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code using the Django framework. Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications and third-party services. Manage and interact with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), ensuring data integrity and performance. Implement security and data protection measures within the backend infrastructure. Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability. Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers. Contribute to architectural discussions and help define best practices for backend development. Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in production environments. Mentor junior backend engineers, fostering their technical growth and adherence to standards. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong emphasis on Python and Django. Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs. Solid experience with SQL databases and database design. Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) is a plus. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is beneficial. Understanding of asynchronous programming and message queues (e.g., Celery, RabbitMQ). Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment. Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented global team. Our client provides a generous annual leave allowance, potential for performance-based bonuses, and support for professional development. Embrace the freedom of remote work while contributing to a leading technology company from Centurion, Gauteng .