Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Learning & development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Software Engineer to join their Richards Bay team for backend focus, shaping server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering core products.

You will mentor juniors, influence architecture, and ensure scalable, high-quality code in a hybrid work setting—combining office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services and APIs using languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system architecture for scalability and efficiency.
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code, participating in code reviews to maintain high quality.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to define and implement new features.
• Manage and maintain database systems, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

AWS

Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a focus on backend development to join their growing team in Richards Bay . This role is integral to developing and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power their core products. You will contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and is dedicated to building robust and efficient software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services and APIs using languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system architecture for scalability and efficiency.
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers and product managers, to define and implement new features.
• Manage and maintain database systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a team located in Richards Bay .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A hybrid work model providing a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Engaging company culture focused on innovation and team success.