Senior Backend Engineer (API Focus)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Backend Engineer in Durban to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs powering our ecommerce solutions.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, security, and high performance while mentoring junior engineers and adopting modern backend technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proven expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, testable code in Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to define API requirements.
• Implement database solutions ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex backend issues.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Uphold security best practices and data protection regulations.
• Mentor junior backend engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

RESTful APIs

Python

Node.js

Java

Django/Flask

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent e-commerce solutions provider based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on API development. This role is crucial for designing, building, and maintaining the robust, scalable, and efficient backend systems and APIs that power our client's digital platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions, ensuring data integrity and seamless integration across various services. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading company in Durban's growing tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code in languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define API requirements and specifications.
• Implement database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex backend issues.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and data protection regulations.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Mentor junior backend engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proven expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python with Django/Flask, Node.js with Express, Java with Spring Boot).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in the e-commerce or logistics sectors is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client provides a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, medical aid, a provident fund, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• This role is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, offering a dynamic work environment within a growing company.
• We believe in fostering talent and offer clear career progression paths.