Senior Backend Engineer (Remote) - Scale APIs & Systems

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

401(k) or pension plan

Performance bonuses

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (backend) to design, build, and maintain core services and APIs for a scalable e-commerce platform. This remote-first role offers autonomy, ownership, and the chance to impact millions of users.

You will collaborate with product managers and frontend teams, work with Java/Python/Go, design robust RESTful interfaces, and optimize databases. A strong ability to communicate across distributed teams and a passion for reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and Docker.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver features.
• Implement and manage database schemas and optimize queries for performance.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and bugs.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and best practices.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful API design

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (backend) to design, build, and maintain core services and APIs for a scalable e-commerce platform. This remote-first role offers autonomy, ownership, and the chance to impact millions of users.

You will collaborate with product managers and frontend teams, work with Java/Python/Go, design robust RESTful interfaces, and optimize databases. A strong ability to communicate across distributed teams and a passion for reliable,