Senior Backend Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑drn

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Flexible, fully remote working

Budget for professional development

Opportunity to work on challenging, in

Distributed team near Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a remote-first engineering team focused on robust, scalable backend services powering core product offerings. You will design, develop, and deploy high-performance systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams including product, frontend, and DevOps.

This role offers flexible, fully remote work, a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, and generous support for professional development while contributing to a distributed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js) and associated frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for backend systems and APIs.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and performance for scalability and data integrity.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures within the application architecture.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Backend development

APIs & integration

Distributed systems

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join their remote-first engineering team. This role is focused on designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services that power their core product offerings. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, frontend engineers, and DevOps, to deliver exceptional software solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced backend developer to contribute to a dynamic company's technological vision and growth, enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for backend systems and APIs.


• Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and performance for scalability and data integrity.


• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.


• Implement security and data protection measures within the application architecture.


• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system stability.


• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.


• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js) and associated frameworks.


• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker).


• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Flexible, fully remote working conditions.


• Generous budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.


• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented, distributed team based near Upington .