Senior Backend Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and APIs powering core products. You will work with product managers, frontend developers, and other engineers to deliver robust software solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, strong skills in Python, Java, Node.js or Go, and experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL or MongoDB, plus familiarity with microservices and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional backend experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Familiarity with microservices and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to integrate server-side logic.
• Optimize performance for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Backend Developer to join their engineering team in Mahikeng . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and APIs that power our core products. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of scalable architectures, and a commitment to writing clean, efficient code. You will collaborate with product managers, front-end developers, and other engineers to deliver robust and innovative software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code using languages like Python , Java, or C#.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and contributing to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in development and production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python , Java , Node.js, Go).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance-based reviews.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Chance to work on impactful projects within a collaborative team in Mahikeng .
• A supportive company culture that values innovation and continuous learning.