Senior Backend Developer - FinTech

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work stipend

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for its remote engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems powering fintech products, taking a lead role in architecture and code quality.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver features, ensure performance, security, and reliability, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Experience building RESTful microservices.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL database skills.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of our systems.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues across the stack.
• Implement and manage database solutions, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices within the engineering team.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and trends.

Skills

Backend development

Python/Django/Flask

Java/Spring

Node.js

Go

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Database design

Cloud AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker/Kubernetes

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Django

Flask

Spring

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing FinTech startup at the forefront of digital financial services, seeking a talented Senior Backend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain the robust and scalable backend systems that power our innovative financial products. You will be a key contributor to architectural decisions, code quality, and the overall technical direction of the company. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned developer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote-first environment, driving the evolution of cutting-edge financial technology from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of our systems.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues across the stack.
• Implement and manage database solutions, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices within the engineering team.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor'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.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python (with frameworks like Django/Flask), Java (Spring), Node.js, or Go.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and experience building microservices.
• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a fully remote employee, you'll enjoy significant flexibility, autonomy, and a stipend for home office setup. We prioritize work-life balance and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, including access to online training, conferences, and workshops. You’ll be part of an innovative and dynamic team shaping the future of FinTech, working from anywhere you choose, and enjoying the unique benefits of a truly remote-first organization.