Senior Backend Engineer - Fintech (Hybrid) + Stock Options

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.700.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Medical aid plan

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Learning resources, workshops, andConF

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to design, develop, and maintain core services and APIs in a hybrid Randburg, Gauteng setting. You will work with Python/Java/Go/Node.js, implement robust DB solutions, and ensure scalable architectures for fintech products.

The role emphasizes reliable code, tests, and collaboration with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to shape fintech offerings. Hybrid work and career growth opportunities are available.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js for backend services.
• Strong experience designing RESTful APIs and scalable systems.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with microservices, containers, and message queues.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate server-side logic.
• Optimize database schemas and queries for performance.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Troubleshoot complex backend issues to ensure uptime.
• Stay updated with backend technologies and industry trends.

Conocimientos

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Code quality

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

GCP

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to design, develop, and maintain core services and APIs in a hybrid Randburg, Gauteng setting. You will work with Python/Java/Go/Node.js, implement robust DB solutions, and ensure scalable architectures for fintech products.

The role emphasizes reliable code, tests, and collaboration with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to shape fintech offerings. Hybrid work and career growth opportunities are available.