Senior Backend Tech Lead — Scale Robust Services

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement

Generous PTO

Professional development

Stellenbosch tech culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Lead Backend Software Engineer to guide a team in building scalable, robust backend services and APIs. You will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Requirements include 7+ years in backend development, leadership experience, and expertise with Java, Python, Go, or Node.js; plus strong relational/NoSQL DBs, caching, and cloud/microservices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in backend development.
• Proven experience leading software teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering technical growth and ensuring code quality.
• Architect and implement robust database solutions, optimizing for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
• Drive best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Skills

Backend development

Team leadership

System design

Databases

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Lead Backend Software Engineer to guide a team in building scalable, robust backend services and APIs. You will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Requirements include 7+ years in backend development, leadership experience, and expertise with Java, Python, Go, or Node.js; plus strong relational/NoSQL DBs, caching, and cloud/microservices.