Senior Backend Engineer - Hybrid, Scale & Impact

Placements24; Johannesburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Training initiatives

Office space in Johannesburg

Competitive salary

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build and scale robust backend services and APIs, collaborating with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA teams in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience, strong database and cloud knowledge, and excels in problem-solving and communication within Agile teams.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Experience with Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB and ORMs.
• RESTful API design and development.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of software design patterns and data structures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience in Johannesburg or Gauteng is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Write clean, efficient code and adhere to coding standards.
• Manage database schemas and ensure data integrity and performance.
• Develop unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement timely solutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster learning.
• Optimize application performance and scalability under increasing load.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build and scale robust backend services and APIs, collaborating with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA teams in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience, strong database and cloud knowledge, and excels in problem-solving and communication within Agile teams.