Remote Senior Software Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully remote team and contribute to core product development and scalable architecture.

You will design, implement, and refine software with a focus on quality, collaboration, and remote-friendly practices, working across time zones with diverse colleagues on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with one or more languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• Cloud platforms and microservices architecture experience.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers in a remote setting.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems; contribute to architecture decisions.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

Distributed systems

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Join our client's innovative tech team as a Senior Software Engineer, working entirely remotely. This role is perfect for a skilled developer who thrives in a distributed environment and is passionate about building robust, scalable applications. You will be a key contributor to our core product development, working with a talented team of engineers on challenging and exciting projects. We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter, possesses excellent problem-solving skills, and is adept at collaborating effectively with remote colleagues. This position offers the flexibility of working from anywhere, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions for our global user base. As a fully remote position, your contribution is valued regardless of your physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, in a remote setting.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Actively participate in agile development processes and ceremonies.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, performance-based bonuses, generous paid time off, and a fully remote work environment. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a global impact, collaborate with talented professionals worldwide, and benefit from continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Enjoy the ultimate flexibility and autonomy of a remote-first company.