Remote Senior Software Developer - Telecom Platforms

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work setup

Flexible hours

Comprehensive medical insurance

Generous paid time off

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Developer to join our client's telecom product team. You will design, code, test, and deploy backend services and APIs using Java, Python, or Go, delivering scalable telecom solutions in a fully remote setup across South Africa.

You will work with global engineers and product managers, implement database solutions, harness cloud platforms and containers, and contribute to architecture and code quality in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development with backend focus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Python, or Go.
• Design and implement efficient database solutions (SQL/NoSQL).
• Collaborate with front-end developers and system architects to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code; participate in code reviews and CI.
• Contribute to architectural design and technical roadmap of telecom platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex defects and performance issues in production.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Python

Go

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in innovative telecommunications solutions , is looking for an experienced Remote Senior Software Developer to enhance their product development team. You will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and deploying sophisticated software applications that drive their core telecom services. Working entirely remotely, you will collaborate with a global team of engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a talented developer to make a significant impact on the future of telecommunications technology from anywhere in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services and APIs using languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Design and implement efficient database solutions (SQL/NoSQL) to support complex telecom applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and system architects to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, participating actively in code reviews and continuous integration processes.
• Contribute to the architectural design and technical roadmap of key telecommunication platforms .
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on backend development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language and experience with associated frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, adept at working within a fully remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work setup with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects in the telecom sector.