Senior Software Engineer - Fintech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Stock options

International team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Fintech) to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems and APIs for financial platforms, ensuring scalability and security.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience with OO languages (Java, Python, C#, Go) and cloud/database expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP, SQL/NoSQL). This role offers global collaboration within a fintech-focused remote team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with backend focus.
• Experience with modern OO languages and API development.
• Experience with databases, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend systems.
• Develop and integrate APIs for data exchange between financial platforms.
• Write clean, well-documented code following security best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers in an agile, remote setting.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Backend development

API development

Java

Python

C#

Go

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Fintech to join their fully remote team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative financial technology solutions, contributing to the development of cutting‑edge platforms that are shaping the future of finance. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and secure software applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, thrives in a remote collaborative environment, and possesses a strong background in software architecture and development within the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend systems using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop and integrate APIs for seamless data exchange between various financial platforms and services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code, ensuring adherence to best practices in software development and security.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers in an agile, remote setting to define, design, and ship new features.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions to ensure application stability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on backend systems and API development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go) and associated frameworks.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with financial protocols, trading systems, or payment gateways is highly advantageous.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility and work-lie balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, international team on impactful Fintech projects.