Senior Backend Engineer - API Development

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Pretoria to design and develop scalable RESTful APIs and microservices. You will help build secure, high-performance systems and influence architectural decisions within a collaborative engineering team.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development and expertise across Java, Python, Node.js, or C#, with strong cloud and CI/CD experience. Join us to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment in Pretoria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, or C#.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and working with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Optimize application performance, database interactions, and system architecture.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code; participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver features.
• Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems and data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to maintain stability.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Java

Python

Node.js

C#

AWS

Azure

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly proficient Senior Backend Engineer to play a critical role in designing and developing robust APIs and backend services in Pretoria . You will be instrumental in building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that form the backbone of their digital platform. This role offers the chance to work on complex challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate with a talented engineering team that values innovation and clean code. If you have a passion for crafting elegant backend solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity in Pretoria is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using modern backend languages and frameworks.


• Optimize application performance, database interactions, and system architecture for speed and efficiency.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, participating actively in code reviews and team knowledge sharing.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality features.


• Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems and data.


• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing timely solutions to maintain system stability.

Requirements

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


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


• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language such as Java, Python, Node.js, or C#.


• Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and working with various database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).


• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).


• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.


• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry conferences.


• A dynamic and collaborative work culture focused on growth and innovation in Pretoria .