Remote Senior Python/Django Backend Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous time off

Professional development (courses/conf

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Senior Backend Engineer specialized in Python and Django. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems for a distributed tech organization, mentoring juniors and driving architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes API design, database optimization, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions from a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong Python and Django experience.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Proficient with Git and cloud platforms; Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django.
• Architect and build robust APIs for internal and external use.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders on new features.
• Implement and manage database solutions and ensure data integrity.
• Develop automated tests to ensure code quality.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

Software architecture

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Senior Backend Engineer specialized in Python and Django. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems for a distributed tech organization, mentoring juniors and driving architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes API design, database optimization, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions from a fully remote setup.