Remote Senior Software Developer - Telecoms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Learning & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Remote Senior Software Developer to join its technology team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems for telecommunications platforms from a home office, collaborating with a globally distributed group of professionals.

You will work with Python/Java/Go/C++, build APIs and microservices, and apply modern cloud and containerization tech (Docker/Kubernetes). Strong knowledge of distributed systems and CI/CD will help drive success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, backend focus.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and deploy scalable software for telecommunications platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and promote coding best practices.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices that integrate with network elements and business systems.
• Troubleshoot complex defects and production performance issues.
• Contribute to improvement of development processes and tooling.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

C++

Distributed systems

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and talented Remote Senior Software Developer to join their innovative technology team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge projects from the comfort of your home office. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying software solutions that power the next generation of telecommunications services. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in software engineering within the dynamic telecoms industry, collaborating with a globally distributed team of professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and high-performance software applications for telecommunications platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices that integrate with various network elements and business systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in production environments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant portion focused on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work support, including home office stipends.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible working hours and ample paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and attending virtual conferences.
• A vibrant and inclusive remote work culture with regular virtual team-building activities.