Senior Backend Engineer (Remote-First)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Team virtual events

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS company redefining customer engagement. This remote-first role invites a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale robust backend systems powering our platform.

You'll write Go or Python, design RESTful services, work in a distributed team, mentor others, and focus on performance, reliability, and security. Remote collaboration across time zones with emphasis on code quality and DevOps practices.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient code primarily in Go or Python.
• Collaborate with distributed teams including front-end developers and product managers.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and security of backend systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews.
• Document APIs, services, and system designs.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Go

Python

Java

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

CI/CD

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS company dedicated to revolutionizing the customer engagement space. We are building a truly remote-first culture, allowing talented individuals to contribute from anywhere. We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the robust, scalable backend systems that power our platform. This role is essential for ensuring high performance, reliability, and security of our services. You will work with a talented, distributed team, contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring other engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned backend developer who thrives in a remote environment and is passionate about building high-quality software. Your contributions will directly impact the user experience and the success of our global customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code primarily in Go or Python.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other engineers in a distributed team setting.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures and data protection protocols.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the backend stack.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and technical roadmaps.
• Automate development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in backend development.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs, services, and system designs.

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 at least one modern backend programming language, preferably Go, Python, or Java.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching mechanisms.
• Proficient in version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and dependents.
• Generous home office stipend to create an optimal remote workspace.
• Unlimited paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including online courses and conference attendance.
• Regular virtual team events and social gatherings to foster connection.
• Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a fast-growing company.
• Work from anywhere within acceptable time zones for team collaboration.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.