Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js & Fintech APIs Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Cutting-edge technologies

Team events

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) for our client in Vereeniging. You will design, build, and scale robust server-side systems and APIs, mentor junior engineers, and shape technical roadmaps in a fintech environment.

You will lead architectural decisions, ensure security, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance backend services in a fast-growing organization located in Vereeniging.

Qualificações

• Extensive experience as a Backend Developer, with a strong focus on Node.js.
• Proven experience designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of security best practices in web development.
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Node.js code.
• Develop and manage scalable RESTful APIs and services.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and stakeholders to integrate server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and robustness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues; participate in code reviews.
• Mentor junior backend developers and promote best practices.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Formação

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

Node.js

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) for our client in Vereeniging. You will design, build, and scale robust server-side systems and APIs, mentor junior engineers, and shape technical roadmaps in a fintech environment.

You will lead architectural decisions, ensure security, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance backend services in a fast-growing organization located in Vereeniging.