Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock options

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

401(k) or pension plan

Performance bonuses

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (backend) to design, build, and maintain core services and APIs for a scalable e-commerce platform. This remote-first role offers autonomy, ownership, and the chance to impact millions of users.

You will collaborate with product managers and frontend teams, work with Java/Python/Go, design robust RESTful interfaces, and optimize databases. A strong ability to communicate across distributed teams and a passion for reliable,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and Docker.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver features.
• Implement and manage database schemas and optimize queries for performance.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and bugs.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Backend development

RESTful API design

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding e-commerce platform, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining the core services and APIs that power our customer-facing applications. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging problems involving scalability, performance, and data integrity. As a remote-first organization, we value clear communication, autonomy, and a strong sense of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to a product used by millions and to work with a talented, distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Develop robust and scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to deliver high-quality features.
• Implement and manage database schemas and optimize queries for performance.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and bugs.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Strong experience with designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development budget.
• 401(k) or pension plan.
• Performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours.