Senior Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a distributed, remote-first team in South Africa. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services while mentoring junior engineers and shaping the platform's future.

You will work across product, design, and operations to translate complex requirements into robust architectures, tests, and deployable code, maintaining high standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in software development, backend focus.
• Experience with cloud, containers, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
• Develop well-tested code and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define features.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and development issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Remote collaboration

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

SQL & NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic, distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and robust software solutions that address complex business challenges. This role requires a proactive individual with a passion for clean code, automated testing, and collaborative development practices. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our client's core platform, contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers within a supportive, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using modern technologies.
• Develop and maintain robust, well-tested codebases, adhering to best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define features and technical specifications.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology selection for new projects and features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Python, Java, C#, or Go.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and message queues.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to modern development tools and technologies.
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance.