Remote Software Developer - Backend

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Equity options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Backend Software Developer to join a fully distributed engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs powering their platform, collaborating with a global team of engineers, product managers, and designers.

The ideal candidate has proven backend experience with Python, Java, Node.js, or Go, solid SQL/NoSQL knowledge, and familiarity with cloud platforms and containers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Backend Software Developer with a strong portfolio.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend services and APIs.
• Optimize performance, queries, and system architecture for speed and efficiency.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic with user-facing features.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies for quality and reliability.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

SQL/NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated Remote Software Developer specializing in Backend development to join their innovative and fully distributed engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs that power their cutting-edge platform. You will work collaboratively with a global team of engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about clean code, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and thrives in a remote work environment, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for speed and efficiency.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with frontend developers and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment and monitoring.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend Software Developer, with a strong portfolio of backend projects.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), ORMs, and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and learning opportunities.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking company culture.