Senior Backend Developer - Node.js/Express (Hybrid, Growth)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Backend Developer specializing in Node.js and Express.js to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications.

You will build robust APIs, manage relational and NoSQL databases, implement security best practices, and collaborate with front-end teams to deliver high-performance software in a hybrid work setting that balances remote flexibility with in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js with Express.js experience.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth).
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Understanding of microservices architecture is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a hybrid Paarl environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs supporting front-end apps and third-party integrations.
• Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB including schema design and query optimization.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders on new features.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues to ensure smooth operation.
• Stay current with emerging Node.js trends and best practices.

Skills

JavaScript (Node.js)

Express.js

REST API design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

JWT/OAuth

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Backend Developer specializing in Node.js and Express.js to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications.

You will build robust APIs, manage relational and NoSQL databases, implement security best practices, and collaborate with front-end teams to deliver high-performance software in a hybrid work setting that balances remote flexibility with in-office collaboration.