Remote Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Home office stipend

Professional development

Stock options

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to design and build scalable backend services for a fully remote South Africa team. You will influence architecture, mentor juniors, and drive code quality in an agile environment.

You should have 6+ years of backend experience, strong Java or Python or Node.js, experience with RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud platforms. Remote-friendly culture with flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of backend development experience.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with microservices and containers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor juniors.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Go

C#

REST APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding software development company known for its innovative solutions, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to join their fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable backend systems that power cutting-edge applications. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers, working in an agile environment. As a senior member, you will play a key role in technical decision-making, code quality, and mentoring junior developers. This role is 100% remote, offering the flexibility to work from any location within South Africa. If you are a seasoned backend developer passionate about building robust and efficient systems, this role is an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Mentor junior software engineers and promote best practices within the team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or C#.
• Extensive experience designing and working with RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for a remote environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with regular performance reviews.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending conferences.
• Contribution towards home office setup and high-speed internet.
• Engaging and collaborative team culture, despite the remote setting.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Potential for stock options or performance bonuses.
• Regular virtual team social events.