Remote Senior Software Engineer - Fintech

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Stock options

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development budget

Work on cutting-edge fintech projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully remote team supporting operations globally. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable fintech solutions, mentor junior engineers, and influence architectural decisions across projects.

We value strong backend expertise with Java/Python/Go, cloud platform experience, and a passion for delivering robust APIs and microservices in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in software development with backend focus.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python/Java/Go/C#).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to translate requirements.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and establish best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud platforms

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Leadership mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

Java

Go

C#

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team, supporting their operations in Kimberley and globally. This role is central to the design, development, and deployment of innovative fintech solutions. You will work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of financial technology, working within a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and drive best practices in software development.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems and APIs.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#) and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in the fintech or financial services industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for technology.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Stock options and performance-based bonuses.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and learning resources.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech projects with a talented global team.