Senior Backend Engineer — Hybrid, Scalable APIs

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable server‑side applications and APIs in a hybrid Mahikeng setup. You will own critical components, work across Python/Java/C# ecosystems, and drive robust data services.

This role emphasizes clean code, security, and performance in a forward‑looking tech group. You will collaborate with frontend teams, participate in architecture decisions, and mentor peers while staying current with backend trends and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (Python, Java, Node.js, Go, C#).
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, well‑documented code in Python, Java, or C#.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage and interact with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server‑side logic.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects and issues.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and design decisions.
• Adhere to security best practices and data protection standards.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

C#

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Docker

Git

SQL/NoSQL databases

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Docker

Git

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable server‑side applications and APIs in a hybrid Mahikeng setup. You will own critical components, work across Python/Java/C# ecosystems, and drive robust data services.

This role emphasizes clean code, security, and performance in a forward‑looking tech group. You will collaborate with frontend teams, participate in architecture decisions, and mentor peers while staying current with backend trends and