Senior Backend Engineer - Java

Goldman Tech Resourcing; Remote; ZAR 650 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their remote team in South Africa, Gauteng. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems that support critical business operations. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in backend engineering and be proficient in resolving complex technical challenges in distributed systems or cloud environments. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects using cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering.
• Preferably 7+ years in solving complex technical challenges.
• Experience in designing scalable backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing high-performance backend systems.
• Developing and maintaining backend solutions.
• Supporting critical business operations.

Skills

Backend engineering

Distributed systems

Cloud environments

Microservices architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Join a dynamic, innovation-driven technology team delivering robust backend solutions for complex business challenges. This شي company emphasizes scalable architecture, clean code, and collaborative problem-solving, providing engineers the opportunity to work on impactful projects with cutting‑edge technologies.

They are currently seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join their remote team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high‑performance backend systems that support critical business operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering in a customer‑facing or consulting role, designing and maintaining scalable backend systems.
• Preferably 7+ years of experience in solving complex technical challenges in distributed systems, cloud environments, or microservices architectures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.