Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and core services powering innovative products.

Bring 5+ years of backend experience and strong skills in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js, plus PostgreSQL or MongoDB. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud/container tech is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (AWS, Azure, GCP; Docker).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to define features.
• Optimize performance, queries, and architecture for scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot production issues ensuring high availability.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Database design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team. This position is ideal for a developer who thrives in a distributed environment and is passionate about building scalable, high-performance server-side applications. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core services and APIs that power their innovative products. Working collaboratively with a global team, you will contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment and ongoing optimization. This is an excellent opportunity to work from anywhere while making a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and efficient backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern backend languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language such as Python , Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Solid experience with relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative and inclusive international team environment with regular virtual team events.