Senior Python Backend Engineer — Hybrid, Scalable APIs

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Office in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong Python focus to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services. You will develop RESTful APIs, optimize performance, and work closely with frontend teams and product managers.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Django/Flask, and solid database knowledge. A hybrid work model is offered, with the team operating from the Bloemfontein office in the Free State.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong Python proficiency with Django or Flask.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and scalable backends.
• Solid relational and NoSQL database design knowledge.
• Git version control experience; cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of message queues (RabbitMQ or Kafka) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python backend services.
• Build RESTful APIs that integrate with front-end apps and third-party services.
• Optimize performance; identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues.
• Design/manage PostgreSQL/MySQL database schemas and queries.
• Implement security measures and ensure data protection.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other teams.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Keep up-to-date with backend technologies and trends.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask

APIs

Databases

Git

Cloud platforms

Testing frameworks

CI/CD

Messaging (RabbitMQ/Kafka)

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong Python focus to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services. You will develop RESTful APIs, optimize performance, and work closely with frontend teams and product managers.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Django/Flask, and solid database knowledge. A hybrid work model is offered, with the team operating from the Bloemfontein office in the Free State.