Remote Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 2,115,000 - 3,384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and scale backend microservices using Go, Python, or Java within a distributed systems architecture.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform code reviews, and mentor junior engineers while upholding security and performance best practices in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, C#, or Node.js for backend development.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and caching.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices.
• Write clean, testable code in Go, Python, or Java.
• Collaborate with product and other engineering teams to implement features.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.
• Mentor juniors and promote best practices.
• Ensure security best practices are followed throughout the lifecycle.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies.

Skills

5+ years backend development

Go

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role Our client, a global leader in SaaS solutions, is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join their fully remote engineering team. While the company has a presence, this role offers the flexibility of working from anywhere, making it an ideal opportunity for top talent seeking a remote-first environment. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and scaling the backend services that power our client's innovative product suite. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and best practices for building resilient and high-performance applications. You will collaborate with a talented, geographically dispersed team of engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver exceptional software. If you are passionate about building robust backend systems and thrive in a remote work setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend microservices.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code in languages like Go, Python, or Java.
• Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams to define and implement new features.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decision-making processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the team.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages ("e.g., Go, Python, Java, C#, Node.js").
• Experience with designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a remote team.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a global reach.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for conferences.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• A fully remote, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, high-growth products.