Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Cloud

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will contribute to robust backend architecture and performance optimization, working with a talented team.

Responsibilities include collaborating with frontend, product managers, and stakeholders, managing databases, writing clean code, and ensuring test coverage with unit and integration tests.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer with a strong project portfolio.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB and ORM frameworks.
• RESTful API design and implementation experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with agile methodologies and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Implement and manage database solutions, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and bugs with effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential use.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Cloud fundamentals

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will contribute to robust backend architecture and performance optimization, working with a talented team.

Responsibilities include collaborating with frontend, product managers, and stakeholders, managing databases, writing clean code, and ensuring test coverage with unit and integration tests.