Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Annual team retreats

Learning platforms access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side logic and APIs powering a fast-growing e-commerce platform.

Role requires 5+ years of backend experience, strong RESTful API design, and familiarity with distributed systems. You will collaborate with frontend teams and leverage cloud platforms and containers in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or C#.
• Strong RESTful API design experience.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Cloud platforms experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Docker experience is a plus.
• CI/CD and automated testing knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate UI with server-side logic.
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases to design schemas and optimize queries.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Develop and manage microservices architecture.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug backend issues.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Backend languages

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms

Microservices

CI/CD

Testing & debugging

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a thriving e-commerce platform, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and APIs that power our client's robust online services. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to build scalable, reliable, and performant systems. As a remote-first company, we foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and asynchronous collaboration, enabling you to work effectively from anywhere. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of backend development principles, experience with distributed systems, and a passion for writing clean, efficient code. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing company and advance your career in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and APIs.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code in languages like Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to design schemas and optimize queries.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Develop and manage microservices architecture.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one major backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, C#).
• Strong experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive remote annual salary of R .
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous home office setup allowance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
• Company-sponsored online learning platforms.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Annual team retreats (virtual or in-person).
• The chance to work on challenging and impactful projects.