Senior Backend Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-first team culture

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power our products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize performance, and ensure robust software solutions in a remote, asynchronous environment. This position offers remote-first culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker/Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services and APIs.
• Optimize queries, architecture, and performance.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver features.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills

Backend development

Languages: Python/Java/Go/Node.js

Cloud & containers

Performance & optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Node.js

Python

Java

Go

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is integral to developing and scaling the backend infrastructure that powers our client's innovative products. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and reliable services that meet complex business needs. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels in a remote setting, values autonomy, and is passionate about building robust software solutions. Join a collaborative team dedicated to technical excellence and continuous improvement, working from anywhere within South Africa, making it a great opportunity for talent previously based in Nelspruit .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services and APIs.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and reliability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and frontend engineering, to deliver features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work flexibility, enabling work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative, and remote-first team culture.
• Access to modern development tools and cutting-edge technologies.