Senior Backend Engineer, Python/Django for Scalable APIs

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Polokwane location

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan with employer

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer in Polokwane with strong Python and Django skills to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications and APIs. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable software solutions that meet business needs and drive user satisfaction.

The role emphasizes architecture, database management, security, and best practices, offering a collaborative work environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional backend development experience with Python.
• Strong proficiency with the Django framework and ecosystem.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORMs.
• Understanding of scalable design principles for applications.
• Familiarity with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Python/Django code.
• Develop and manage robust APIs for internal and external use.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship new features.

Skills

Python

Django framework

REST APIs

Database design

Git version control

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer in Polokwane with strong Python and Django skills to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications and APIs. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable software solutions that meet business needs and drive user satisfaction.

The role emphasizes architecture, database management, security, and best practices, offering a collaborative work environment,