Senior Backend Engineer, Remote Cloud Platform

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Career growth

Global team

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Backend Engineer for our remote-first team, designing and delivering scalable cloud backend services. You will architect microservices, manage databases, and ensure system reliability, security, and performance across distributed platforms.

Ideal candidates have 5-7 years in backend development, strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency in Python/Go/Java/Node.js. Join a global engineering team shaping next-gen cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of professional backend experience.
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or Node.js; RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable backend code.
• Develop and manage microservices and APIs for cloud platform.
• Architect scalable and resilient databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Optimize performance and ensure high availability.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve complex problems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and tech choices.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5-7 years exp

Cloud platforms

Python

Go

Java

Node.js

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Testing practices

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Backend Engineer for our remote-first team, designing and delivering scalable cloud backend services. You will architect microservices, manage databases, and ensure system reliability, security, and performance across distributed platforms.

Ideal candidates have 5-7 years in backend development, strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency in Python/Go/Java/Node.js. Join a global engineering team shaping next-gen cloud infrastructure.