Senior Backend Engineer - Microservices

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Full remote work

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role on a distributed engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust microservices powering the core platform, collaborating with colleagues across geographies to deliver scalable, secure software.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience, strong microservices expertise, and proficiency in Go, Java, or Python, plus cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Go, Java, Python, Node.js).
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code with high quality.
• Implement and manage RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders in a remote-first environment.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.

Skills

Microservices

Go

Java

Python

Node.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Remote collaboration

Tools

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust microservices architectures that power their core platform. You'll collaborate with a talented, distributed team, tackling complex technical challenges and contributing to the scalability and reliability of their systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about building high-quality software with a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices using languages like Go, Java, or Python.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
• Implement and manage RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders in a remote-first environment.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to team best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Go, Java, Python, Node.js).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and a flexible work schedule.
• Access to online learning resources and professional development opportunities.