Senior Backend Architect & Tech Lead (Cloud)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Backend Developer in Nelspruit to design, build, and scale robust backend infrastructure for cutting-edge cloud services. You will lead a team of backend engineers, set architectural direction, and drive best practices across development, testing, and deployment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in backend development with a proven track record in microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional backend development experience, with at least 3 years in lead/senior roles.
• Experience designing and building scalable microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or Node.js.
• Strong database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORMs.
• Hands-on cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes; REST/GraphQL API design.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable backend services and APIs.
• Architect and implement microservices-based systems.
• Mentor and manage a backend team for high performance.
• Oversee database design and optimization for complex apps.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams for integrated solutions.
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability of backend systems.
• Promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Backend leadership

Microservices

Python

Go

Java

Node.js

Databases

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cloud platforms

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

REST

GraphQL

CI/CD

Testing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Backend Developer in Nelspruit to design, build, and scale robust backend infrastructure for cutting-edge cloud services. You will lead a team of backend engineers, set architectural direction, and drive best practices across development, testing, and deployment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in backend development with a proven track record in microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and mentoring teams.