Remote Senior Software Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Equity options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

Remote-first culture

Growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully distributed, remote-first engineering team. You will design, develop, test, and deploy backend services, mentoring juniors and contributing to architectural decisions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong proficiency in at least one major language (Python/Java/Go/C#), and cloud/containerization expertise. You’ll thrive in a flexible, autonomous environment with global collaboration.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one major language (Python/Java/Go/C#).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for distributed teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications.
• Write clean, well-tested code using modern languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend developers in a remote setting.
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the lifecycle.

Conhecimentos

5+ years experience

Python/Java/Go/C# proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Ferramentas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is a fully distributed, innovative software company seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their global team. This position offers the unique advantage of being fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to the development of impactful software solutions. You will be instrumental in designing, coding, testing, and deploying complex features, collaborating with a diverse, talented engineering team. This role is perfect for an independent, results-oriented engineer who thrives in a flexible, remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services and applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and front-end developers, in a remote setting.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in software development and code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#) and associated frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for distributed team collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including remote training and conference attendance.
• A culture that embraces remote work, autonomy, and continuous improvement.