Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Training & conferences

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with a backend focus to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to the technical roadmap, and collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA in an agile environment. A strong command of Python/Java/Go/C# and cloud platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), containerization, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks. Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability, reliability, and security.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to best practices and participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA testers to define requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to improving the team's development processes and standards.

Skills

Backend development

REST API design

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus to join their dynamic technology team in East London . You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance server-side applications and APIs. This position requires a deep understanding of backend technologies, a commitment to writing clean, efficient code, and the ability to collaborate effectively in an agile environment. You will have the opportunity to architect solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to the company's technical roadmap and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python/Django, Java/Spring, Node.js/Express). Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability, reliability, and security.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to best practices and participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA testers to define requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to improving the team's development processes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python , Java , Go, C#).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), containerization, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives and annual reviews.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance in East London .
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement fund, and other statutory benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry conferences.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.