Senior Software Developer - FinTech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options and retirement plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Developer for a rapidly growing FinTech client. The role is fully remote, offering flexibility to work from anywhere while delivering scalable web apps and APIs.

You will contribute to backend and frontend work, focusing on secure, high-performance solutions that scale with customer needs. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in CS or equivalent, 5+ years of professional development, and hands-on experience with Node.js, Python/Django, React, and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development, backend or full-stack.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong database design, optimization, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs.
• Write clean, secure, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to translate requirements.
• Implement and optimize databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve full-stack issues.

Skills

Full-stack development

Backend

API design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing FinTech company seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their fully remote team. You will be instrumental in building and scaling innovative financial technology solutions that are transforming the way individuals and businesses manage their finances. This role involves full-stack development, focusing on creating robust, secure, and high-performance applications. If you are passionate about coding, problem-solving, and working with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications and APIs using modern frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, React).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices for security and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement and optimize database solutions (SQL and NoSQL) for data storage and retrieval.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical mentorship, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend or full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and associated frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for building secure and scalable FinTech solutions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and attending virtual conferences.