Senior Software Engineer - Backend

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Generous time off

Learning & development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust server-side logic and scalable APIs in a fully remote, international team. You will collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality backend solutions that power our platform.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, expertise in languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C#, and experience with RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud/container

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (Python, Java, Go, or C#).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend code with modern languages and frameworks.
• Develop and expose RESTful APIs for internal and external use.
• Optimize for performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews, unit tests, and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems and identify enhancements.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

C#

RESTful APIs

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Docker

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a specialization in backend development to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is critical for designing, developing, and maintaining the core server-side logic and APIs that power their innovative platform. You will collaborate closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions. If you are passionate about building robust backend systems and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop and expose robust RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, identifying and implementing enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or C#.
• Experience with designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• A collaborative team culture that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.