Senior Backend Engineer - Hybrid, Mentor & Scalable Systems

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its Midrand team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems, using Java, Python or C#, with Spring Boot, Django, or .NET Core.

Collaborate with product managers to define requirements, implement tests, optimize performance, and mentor junior engineers. Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and access to training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in software development with backend focus.
• Proficiency in Java, Python or C#, and relevant frameworks.
• Strong database, microservices and cloud knowledge.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker and Kubernetes; agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements.
• Implement automated testing to ensure code quality.
• Optimize performance and resolve bottlenecks for users.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in prod and dev environments.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Python

C#

Microservices

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Django

NET Core

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its Midrand team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems, using Java, Python or C#, with Spring Boot, Django, or .NET Core.

Collaborate with product managers to define requirements, implement tests, optimize performance, and mentor junior engineers. Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and access to training.