Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) - Remote, Scalable APIs

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,468,000 - 2,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable server-side applications and APIs powering core products, with a focus on backend architecture, databases, and cloud infrastructure.

You will collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions, maintain high code quality, and ensure system reliability in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Backend Engineer or Senior Software Engineer with Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container techs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain server-side code using Node.js.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices for complex applications.
• Optimize performance, queries, and system architecture for scalability and security.
• Collaborate with frontend teams for seamless integration.
• Implement robust security and data protection measures.
• Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews.

Skills

Node.js

Async programming

Event-driven architecture

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker & Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable server-side applications and APIs powering core products, with a focus on backend architecture, databases, and cloud infrastructure.

You will collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions, maintain high code quality, and ensure system reliability in a distributed team environment.