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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Professional development

Health/wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and scale backend services using Node.js and Python, building robust APIs and ensuring performance.

Work with distributed teams, manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, and apply cloud and container technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes). Strong problem solving and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Python with RESTful API experience.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and Python.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic with UI.
• Manage and optimize database performance and ensure data integrity.
• Implement robust security measures and data protection strategies.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions.
• Ensure reliability and performance of backend infrastructure.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies.

Skills

Backend development experience

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Communication

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Node.js

Python

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and scale backend services using Node.js and Python, building robust APIs and ensuring performance.

Work with distributed teams, manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, and apply cloud and container technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes). Strong problem solving and communication are essential.