Remote Software Developer - Backend Focus

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Ibrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Professional development allowance

Distributed team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Software Developer with a strong backend focus to contribute to innovative projects from anywhere in South Africa. This fully remote role offers flexibility to work from your preferred location while collaborating with an international team.

You will design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable server-side applications and APIs that power our client's platforms. The role suits a passionate developer eager to tackle complex challenges and influence

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Mansioni

• Design, build, and maintain backend services.
• Develop and integrate APIs for internal/external apps.
• Optimize for speed, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to implement features.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.

Conoscenze

Backend development

API design

Code reviews

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Strumenti

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is searching for a talented Remote Software Developer with a strong backend focus to contribute to innovative projects from anywhere in South Africa . This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from your preferred location while collaborating with a highly skilled international team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable server-side applications and APIs that power our client's cutting-edge platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate developer who is eager to tackle complex challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive the technical direction of key software initiatives in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for backend services.
• Develop and integrate APIs for various internal and external applications.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software development .
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Complete remote work flexibility, allowing work from any location.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• A culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within a distributed team.