Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Upington office access

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side infrastructure for its digital platforms in Upington, Northern Cape. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions and ensure reliability and security across services.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in backend development, strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Backend Engineer or Software Developer.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, Go, or Ruby.
• Strong experience with database design and management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Understanding of testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Architect and implement robust databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Work with DevOps and QA for deployment and QA.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor juniors.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.

Skills

Backend development

Languages: Python/Node.js/Java/Go/Ruby

Database design

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Git

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our core technology team. This role is essential for designing, developing, and maintaining the robust server-side infrastructure that powers our innovative digital platforms. We seek a candidate with a deep understanding of scalable systems, efficient data management, and secure API development. This position is based at our offices in **Upington, Northern Cape**, providing a collaborative and focused work environment. You will be instrumental in architecting high-performance backend solutions, ensuring the reliability and security of our services. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional problem-solving skills, a passion for clean code, and a proven ability to mentor junior engineers. You will collaborate closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver exceptional technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
• Architect and implement robust database solutions (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Work closely with DevOps and QA teams to ensure seamless deployment and quality assurance.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.
• Mentor junior backend engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Backend Engineer or Software Developer.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, Go, or Ruby.
• Strong experience with database design and management (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conferences.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in **Upington, Northern Cape**.
• Access to modern technologies and challenging projects.