Senior Backend Engineer - Remote & Growth Opportunities

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will work closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

We value strong architecture, database mastery, and best practices in coding. The role offers remote flexibility and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Go.
• Deep understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Experience with microservices, messaging queues, and caching.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using Java, Python, or Go.
• Develop and implement robust RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Integrate with various data sources, databases, and third‑party services.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

REST APIs

Microservices

Databases

Cloud platforms

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will work closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

We value strong architecture, database mastery, and best practices in coding. The role offers remote flexibility and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.