Senior Python Django Backend Engineer - Remote Fintech

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work within SA

Health and wellness benefits

Stock options (eligible)

Home office stipend

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing fintech startup with a global footprint. You will design, build, and scale backend services using Python and Django, and collaborate with distributed teams across product and design.

Responsibilities include RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL schemas, security, testing, and contributing to architecture. A minimum of 5 years in backend development and strong async experience are required; remote-friendly within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend development experience with Python.
• Strong expertise in Django and its ecosystem.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, Celery, Docker, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services using Python and Django.
• Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs for internal and external use.
• Develop and manage complex PostgreSQL schemas and queries.
• Implement security and data protection measures within the application.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Collaborate remotely with frontend, product, and design teams to implement features.
• Optimize performance, identify bottlenecks, and contribute to architecture.
• Participate in code reviews and stay current with Python best practices.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

Celery

Docker

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing fintech startup with a global footprint. You will design, build, and scale backend services using Python and Django, and collaborate with distributed teams across product and design.

Responsibilities include RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL schemas, security, testing, and contributing to architecture. A minimum of 5 years in backend development and strong async experience are required; remote-friendly within South Africa.