Senior Backend Engineer - Microservices Architecture

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible hours

Fully remote work setup

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design and scale microservices, build robust APIs, and collaborate with product and design teams to deliver high-quality software.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, performance optimization, and remote-first collaboration. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in backend development, strong experience with Java/Python/Go/Node.js, and expertise in Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in developing and maintaining microservices architectures.
• Expertise in at least one major backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of relational databases, NoSQL databases, and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient microservices.
• Implement robust APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
• Optimize performance, database queries, and system architecture.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and solutions.
• Contribute to the architectural vision and technical roadmap for backend systems.

Skills

Backend development

Microservices architecture

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team, specializing in building and scaling robust microservices architectures. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy backend services that form the backbone of their innovative platform. You will collaborate with talented engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality, performant, and reliable software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives on technical challenges, enjoys working with distributed systems, and values a collaborative remote work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient microservices using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Implement robust APIs and ensure seamless integration between various services and systems.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and conducting thorough code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to the architectural vision and technical roadmap for backend systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development .
• Strong proficiency in developing and maintaining microservices architectures .
• Expertise in at least one major backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of relational databases, NoSQL databases, and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote team .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work setup.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and attending conferences.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture focused on technical excellence.