Senior Backend Engineer - API Development

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and backend services powering core applications.

With 5+ years of backend experience and expertise in Python, Node.js, Go, or Java, you will optimize performance, manage databases (SQL/NoSQL), and drive CI/CD pipelines in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong API design experience with modern frameworks.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python/Node.js/Go/Java).
• Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases, caching, and distributed systems.
• Experience in fully remote team environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code in Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Optimize performance, queries, and architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills

API design

Python

Node.js

Go

Java

SQL

NoSQL

Distributed systems

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and results-oriented Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to their cutting-edge projects in a fully remote capacity. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance APIs and backend services that power their core applications. You will work with a talented, distributed team, tackle complex technical challenges, and play a key role in shaping the future of our client's technology stack. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about building robust and efficient backend systems from anywhere in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and efficient RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code in languages such as Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and product managers, to deliver high-quality features.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and automated deployments.
• Participate actively in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development .
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing APIs using modern frameworks.
• Expertise in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go, Java).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and distributed systems.
• Experience working in a fully remote team environment and proficient with collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• A professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
• The autonomy and flexibility of a fully remote role, working from home.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects with significant technical impact.