Senior Backend Engineer (Remote) | Node.js & Python

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work option

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Life cover

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and/or Python. You will work with frontend, product, and QA teams in a remote-friendly role that supports flexible work arrangements.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in backend development, strong Node.js/Python skills, experience with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and familiarity with cloud platforms and Docker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and/or Python with solid ecosystem knowledge.
• Experience with Express.js (Node.js) or Django/Flask (Python).
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Git version control proficiency.
• Understanding of asynchronous programming concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend code using Node.js and/or Python.
• Develop and manage robust APIs and microservices.
• Integrate server-side logic with frontend elements.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Design and optimize database schemas for performance and scalability.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship features.
• Troubleshoot backend issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and best practices.

Skills

Node.js

Python

Express.js

Django/Flask

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

Docker

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Git

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and/or Python. You will work with frontend, product, and QA teams in a remote-friendly role that supports flexible work arrangements.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in backend development, strong Node.js/Python skills, experience with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and familiarity with cloud platforms and Docker.