Remote Senior Backend Engineer – Scalable APIs & Cloud

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Private medical aid

Retirement savings

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Modern tech stack

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer specialized in Backend Development to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs from anywhere in South Africa. You will mentor junior engineers and shape technical decisions in a collaborative, remote-first culture.

You will work with Python/Java/Node.js/Go, design RESTful services, manage databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and deploy containerized apps on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proven expertise in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Strong experience with designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go).
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage and design database schemas and interact with various database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Implement and maintain security and data protection measures.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical roadmap planning.
• Mentor junior software engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer specialized in Backend Development to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs from anywhere in South Africa. You will mentor junior engineers and shape technical decisions in a collaborative, remote-first culture.

You will work with Python/Java/Node.js/Go, design RESTful services, manage databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and deploy containerized apps on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.