Remote Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Home office stipend

Stock options/bonuses

Team social events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa and requires leadership in code quality and mentoring junior developers.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of backend experience and proficiency in Java/Python/Node.js, RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

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

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 server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Mentor junior software engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Go

C#

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Software design principles

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL

NoSQL

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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.