Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable Systems

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Stock options

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a distributed team building scalable fintech backend services and APIs. You will design, develop, and maintain robust systems with a focus on reliability, security, and low latency.

The role is fully remote, offering global collaboration with a fintech client, requiring 7+ years of experience and strong cloud and microservices expertise across Python/Go/Java ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of backend software development, with a strong focus on building scalable systems.
• Proven expertise in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Node.js).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems principles.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated success in remote work environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient backend services and APIs using languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Architect and implement solutions for high-volume data processing and real-time systems.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) for performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Develop and maintain robust database solutions (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases).
• Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver features.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and strategic technology decisions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in backend development and distributed systems.

Skills

Backend architecture

Cloud computing

Distributed systems

API design

Remote collaboration

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

REST API

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a prominent fintech innovator, recognized for its scalable and secure financial solutions. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our distributed engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services and APIs that power our client's cutting-edge platforms. You will architect solutions for high-traffic, low-latency systems, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern backend development languages and frameworks. This is a premier opportunity to contribute your expertise to challenging problems in the financial technology space, working entirely remotely from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient backend services and APIs using languages such as Python, Go, or Java.


• Architect and implement solutions for high-volume data processing and real-time systems.


• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) for performance, cost-efficiency, and security.


• Develop and maintain robust database solutions (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases).


• Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.


• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver features.


• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.


• Contribute to architectural discussions and strategic technology decisions.


• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in backend development and distributed systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• 7+ years of experience in backend software development, with a strong focus on building scalable systems.


• Proven expertise in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Node.js).


• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems principles.


• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.


• Proficiency with RESTful API design and implementation.


• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated success in remote work environments.

Benefits

• Our client offers an exceptionally competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, generous stock options, and ample opportunities for professional development. This is a fully remote role, providing unparalleled flexibility and the chance to work with a global team of top-tier engineers. We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and meritocracy.