Senior Backend Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Developer in Benoni to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will optimize performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior developers in a fast-paced e-commerce tech environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in backend development, strong skills in Java/Python/Node.js/C#, and experience with relational/NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, and containers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, or C#.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containers.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, documented code with testing focus.
• Optimize performance and database queries for scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams.
• Provide code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot in development, test, and production environments.

Skills

Backend development

API design

Performance optimization

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing e-commerce technology company in Benoni , is looking for a talented Senior Backend Developer to enhance their engineering capabilities. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable server-side applications and APIs that power their online platform. This role requires a deep understanding of backend systems, database management, and performance optimization. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and delivering robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using modern frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on testing and maintainability.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver integrated features.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in a server-side language such as Java, Python, Node.js, or C#.
• Expertise in designing and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work options for better work-life integration.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

A collaborative and inclusive team culture in Benoni .