Senior Backend Engineer - API Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead API development within a dynamic product team in Paarl. You will design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure APIs powering flagship applications and integrating with third-party services.

The role focuses on architecting backend systems for high availability, collaborating with frontend developers, and delivering seamless functionality in a hybrid work environment. Strong backend experience and API design skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of backend development experience.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and web services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend code using modern languages.
• Build and optimize scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers on API requirements.
• Implement security measures and data protection in API designs.
• Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Unit testing

Code reviews

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to focus on API Development within their dynamic product team in Paarl . This role is critical for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure APIs that power their flagship applications and integrate with various third-party services. You will play a key role in architecting the backend systems, ensuring high availability, and collaborating with frontend developers and other stakeholders to deliver seamless functionality. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to complex backend systems in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using modern languages and frameworks.
• Build and optimize high-performance, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work closely with product managers and frontend engineers to define API requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Implement robust security measures and data protection strategies within API designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, and participate in code reviews .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend development .
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
• Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and web services.
• Solid understanding of database design, SQL and NoSQL databases, and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Support for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• A collaborative and innovative team environment focused on backend excellence in Paarl .