Senior Backend Engineer | Hybrid, Scalable APIs & Cloud

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust backend systems powering core products. This role offers a hybrid work model with a balance of office and remote flexibility.

You will collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams, write clean, maintainable code, and mentor junior engineers. A strong background in cloud platforms and microservices is expected for impactful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize application performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and ensure system reliability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for backend systems.
• Implement and maintain database schemas, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews to foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust backend systems powering core products. This role offers a hybrid work model with a balance of office and remote flexibility.

You will collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams, write clean, maintainable code, and mentor junior engineers. A strong background in cloud platforms and microservices is expected for impactful delivery.