Remote Senior Java Backend Engineer (Spring Boot)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Online training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java backend to join a fully remote, distributed team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot and microservices.

You will build robust APIs, write clean, well-tested code, mentor juniors, participate in code reviews, and optimize database performance while staying current with emerging technologies in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Expertise in SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Familiarity with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with various systems.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, frontend, QA) in an agile, remote environment.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues promptly.
• Optimize application performance and database queries.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology choices.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Engage in continuous learning and stay updated with emerging technologies.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

NoSQL (MongoDB)

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Git

SDLC/Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Azure

GCP

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java backend to join a fully remote, distributed team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot and microservices.

You will build robust APIs, write clean, well-tested code, mentor juniors, participate in code reviews, and optimize database performance while staying current with emerging technologies in a remote-first environment.