Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Fully remote

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer with a strong command of Java to join our fully remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering critical business operations and contribute to robust architectures.

Collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, implement RESTful APIs, optimize performance, and ensure code quality through thorough testing and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong Java ecosystem knowledge including Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs with high performance.
• Optimize queries and overall system architecture.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production and development environments.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

JPA/Hibernate

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer with a strong command of Java to join their innovative, fully remote team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power critical business operations. This role demands a deep understanding of software architecture, robust coding practices, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and contribute significantly to the evolution of our client's technology platform. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic and supportive remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and efficient backend services using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system architecture.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a strong focus on Java.
• In-depth knowledge of the Java ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Hibernate, and related libraries.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment , allowing for flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative team culture that values innovation and individual contribution.