Senior Software Engineer (Backend - Golang)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,969,000 - 2,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Funding for training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Golang expertise to design and implement scalable backend services in a distributed system environment. You will contribute to architecture, drive technical excellence, and mentor teammates while working in a remote-capable, cloud-driven stack.

The role emphasizes concurrency, microservices, and containerized deployments on AWS/GCP/Azure, with a focus on high performance, reliability, and code quality across the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in software development, with 3+ years in Golang.
• Strong understanding of concurrency, distributed systems, and microservices patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related services.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy backend services using Golang.
• Build and maintain microservices architecture with high availability.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to implement features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Optimize performance, concurrency, and resource utilization.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and provide technical leadership.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Golang

Distributed systems

Concurrency

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD practices

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology firm specializing in distributed systems, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Golang to join their team. This position is ideal for a candidate passionate about building high-performance, scalable backend services. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing core components of our client's platform, contributing to architectural decisions, and driving technical excellence. The role requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of concurrent programming, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative company. Join us in pushing the boundaries of technology. This role offers the flexibility to be fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and efficient backend services using Golang.
• Build and maintain microservices architecture, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define and implement new features and system improvements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to best practices.
• Optimize application performance, concurrency, and resource utilization.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and provide technical leadership for backend development.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on Golang.
• Strong understanding of concurrent programming, distributed systems, and microservices patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related services.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, significant performance bonuses, and stock options.
• Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a robust retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
• We provide substantial opportunities for professional development, including funding for advanced training, certifications, and conference attendance.
• This role is fully remote, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.