Remote Senior Software Engineer - Energy Trading Platforms

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity potential

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully remote South Africa team. You will design, build, and deploy scalable backend services for energy trading platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and architecture.

The role requires 7+ years in backend development, expertise in Python/Java/C++, and distributed systems with cloud/container experience. Remote-first environment and strong problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development with backend focus.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, and distributed systems knowledge.
• Relational and NoSQL databases, caching, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; remote work aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs for energy trading applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, quants, and other engineers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using best practices and modern development methodologies.
• Optimize application performance, database interactions, and system resilience.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural design sessions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure.

Skills

Backend programming (Python/Java/C++)

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join their fully remote team, focusing on developing and enhancing their cutting-edge energy trading platforms . This is a unique opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa, contributing to the technological backbone of global energy markets. You will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment, possesses exceptional coding skills, and has a passion for tackling complex challenges in the fast-paced financial technology space. You'll work with a talented, distributed team committed to innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs for energy trading applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, quants, and other engineers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using best practices and modern development methodologies.
• Optimize application performance, database interactions, and system resilience.
• Participate actively in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural design sessions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software development , with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or C++, and experience with distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, NoSQL databases, and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with annual bonuses and potential equity.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for learning.
• A dynamic and inclusive company culture that values innovation and collaboration.