Remote Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Cloud

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Developer specialising in Backend Development. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs, applying solid architecture principles from your home office. Requires 5+ years in backend dev, proficiency in Python/Java/Go/Node.js, and strong SQL/NoSQL knowledge.

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure, and CI/CD is essential. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical roadmaps while working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one major backend language (Python, Java, Go, Node.js, Ruby).
• Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Strong relational and NoSQL database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent problem-solving and independent work in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration in remote teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and agile development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code in Python/Java/Go/Node.js.
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to implement new features.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage and design database schemas and queries (SQL and NoSQL).
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to teammates.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Developer specialising in Backend Development. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs, applying solid architecture principles from your home office. Requires 5+ years in backend dev, proficiency in Python/Java/Go/Node.js, and strong SQL/NoSQL knowledge.

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure, and CI/CD is essential. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical roadmaps while working