Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud APIs & Microservices Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical and retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

East London office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer for its East London, Eastern Cape team. The role offers a hybrid work model, combining remote work with office collaboration to design, build, and deploy robust backend systems powering global applications.

You will work across services and APIs, leveraging languages like Python/Java/Go/Node.js, and modern databases with cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure/GCP. Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in at least one major backend programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to define and deliver new features.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize application performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and ensure system reliability and availability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and mentees.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Backend development

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms

Microservices & REST

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer for its East London, Eastern Cape team. The role offers a hybrid work model, combining remote work with office collaboration to design, build, and deploy robust backend systems powering global applications.

You will work across services and APIs, leveraging languages like Python/Java/Go/Node.js, and modern databases with cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure/GCP. Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential to succeed.