Senior Backend Engineer - Microservices Architecture

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and robust APIs for their platforms.

You will work with Java, Python, Go, or Node.js, leverage Docker/Kubernetes and cloud services, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to drive architectural excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Experience designing microservices-based architectures.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and messaging queues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient microservices.
• Implement robust APIs and services that support complex business logic.
• Optimize database queries and system architecture for efficiency.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other engineers; participate in code reviews and mentor juniors.

Skills

Microservices design

Backend programming

API design

Cloud computing

SQL

NoSQL

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer – Randburg

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with a strong background in microservices architecture to join their innovative team in Randburg . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services that form the backbone of their cutting-edge platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute significantly to the architectural direction of the company. If you are passionate about building distributed systems and driving technical excellence, this is the role for you.

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient microservices using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Implement robust APIs and services that support complex business logic and data interactions.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and scalability.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, adhering to high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and mentor junior backend engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proven expertise in designing and building microservices-based architectures.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and messaging queues.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending conferences.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture.

Location: Randburg, South Africa.