Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dev Budget

Flexible Hours

Remote Work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and scale RESTful APIs and microservices powering our platform, writing Python/Java/Go, and collaborating with frontend and product teams.

You will optimize performance, work with SQL/NoSQL databases, caching, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and mentor juniors in a distributed environment. This role offers remote work with flexible hours and a strong development budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of backend software development experience.
• Proficient in one or more backend languages: Python, Java, Go, Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, caching, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested backend code in Python/Java/Go/Node.js.
• Optimize performance, queries, and architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend teams and product managers on API specifications.

Skills

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Tools

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team. This is a pivotal role focused on designing, developing, and scaling the server-side logic and APIs that power their innovative platform. You will tackle complex technical challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with product and frontend teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for building robust, efficient, and maintainable backend systems, working independently within a supportive, distributed environment. This is a prime opportunity to shape core technologies and drive significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code in languages like Python, Java, or Go.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and product managers to define API specifications and integrate user-facing elements.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum system availability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency with one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
• In-depth knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Familiarity with API design principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote , asynchronous environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented, global team.