Remote Senior Java Backend Engineer | Microservices & Cloud

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 represents a rapidly scaling enterprise software company seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Backend Developer with Java to join a distributed engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend services that power a large user base, while embracing a remote-first culture.

The role emphasizes autonomy, cloud-native microservices, and high-performance systems. Ideal candidates bring deep Java experience, familiarity with cloud platforms, and a passion for scalable

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building scalable backend systems with Java.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services.
• Implement RESTful APIs and ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with frontend and platform teams to deliver features.
• Drive performance optimizations and code reviews.

Skills

Java

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Tools

Spring

Docker

Kubernetes

Hibernate

Job description

Placements24 represents a rapidly scaling enterprise software company seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Backend Developer with Java to join a distributed engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend services that power a large user base, while embracing a remote-first culture.

The role emphasizes autonomy, cloud-native microservices, and high-performance systems. Ideal candidates bring deep Java experience, familiarity with cloud platforms, and a passion for scalable