Senior Backend Engineer: Build Scalable APIs & Cloud

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Comprehensive health, dental, and视on

Generous paid time off and holiday

Professional development & learning

Vibrant collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to join the core product development team in Stellenbosch. You will design, develop, and maintain the server-side logic and APIs powering their innovative applications, focusing on scalable architectures and robust databases.

Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. Requires 5+ years backend experience and proficiency in Python/Java/Node.js, SQL/NoSQL, cloud platforms, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or Ruby.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented code in Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Optimize queries, performance, and system architecture for speed.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality and standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues to maintain platform reliability.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to join the core product development team in Stellenbosch. You will design, develop, and maintain the server-side logic and APIs powering their innovative applications, focusing on scalable architectures and robust databases.

Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. Requires 5+ years backend experience and proficiency in Python/Java/Node.js, SQL/NoSQL, cloud platforms, and