Senior Backend Developer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Generous paid time off & retirement

Direct impact on core functionality

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our Upington technology team. You will design, develop, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering cutting-edge applications, collaborating with frontend, product, and stakeholders to deliver scalable software solutions.

The role emphasizes robust, efficient systems, thorough testing, and active participation in code reviews within a dynamic team in Upington. Strong backend experience and cloud/DB know-how are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, C#) and relevant frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Optimize database performance, manage data integrity, and implement efficient storage solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, ensuring reliability and stability of backend systems.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions for new features and systems.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Java

Node.js

C#

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

ORM frameworks

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Backend Developer to join their technology team in Upington . This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power our cutting-edge applications. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your backend expertise in a challenging environment, contributing to the development of innovative products and services within a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Optimize database performance, manage data integrity, and implement efficient data storage solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, ensuring the reliability and stability of backend systems.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and decisions for new features and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, C#) and relevant frameworks.
• Solid understanding of database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a team in Upington.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Direct impact on the core functionality of our applications.