Senior Software Engineer - Microservices

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Remote stipend

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Engineer specializing in microservices to join a remote-first engineering team. Lead design, development, and deployment of robust microservices, APIs, and cloud-native solutions across modern stacks.

You will collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineers to build scalable distributed systems, drive performance, and ensure high availability in a fully remote setting. 6+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience with a focus on distributed systems and microservices.
• Proficient in Java, Go, Python, or C#.
• Extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures; experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Kafka or RabbitMQ and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices.
• Implement RESTful and gRPC APIs for inter-service communication and integrations.
• Optimize services for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality.
• Define service boundaries, data models, and communication protocols with architects and engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex distributed systems issues.

Skills

Distributed systems

Microservices

Cloud-native

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Go

Python

C#

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Azure

GCP

Event-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Microservices Architecture to join their dynamic, remote-first engineering team. This pivotal role involves designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and resilient microservices that form the backbone of our client's cutting-edge platform. You will work collaboratively with other engineers, architects, and product managers to build high-performance distributed systems. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer passionate about distributed systems and cloud-native technologies to make a significant impact and drive innovation in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant microservices using modern languages and frameworks.
• Implement robust APIs (RESTful, gRPC) for inter-service communication and external integrations.
• Optimize microservices for speed, scalability, and reliability, ensuring high availability.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on defining service boundaries, data models, and communication protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed systems environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on distributed systems and microservices.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or C#.
• Extensive experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend and home office setup support.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, advanced training, and conference attendance.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive, collaborative remote culture.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and technical leadership.