Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js, Hybrid (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a Senior Backend Developer specialized in Node.js to design, develop, and deploy scalable server-side applications and APIs. The role is hybrid, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work from Paarl.

You will mentor junior developers and tackle challenging backend problems to ensure performance and reliability. The candidate should have a strong focus on building robust, efficient code and will collaborate with a cross-functional team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years backend experience with Node.js.
• Experience building scalable APIs and microservices with Node.js/Express.
• Proficient with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud platforms and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Node.js code.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Manage database interactions and ensure data integrity.
• Implement security measures and data protection.
• Collaborate with frontend and QA teams.
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Mentor junior backend developers.
• Participate in code reviews.

Skills

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Asynchronous programming

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Express.js

Docker

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a Senior Backend Developer specialized in Node.js to design, develop, and deploy scalable server-side applications and APIs. The role is hybrid, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work from Paarl.

You will mentor junior developers and tackle challenging backend problems to ensure performance and reliability. The candidate should have a strong focus on building robust, efficient code and will collaborate with a cross-functional team to