Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Professional development

Modern development tools

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, test, and deploy robust applications in a distributed, remote-first environment, contributing to core product development and technical direction.

You will work with product managers, designers, and other engineers, optimize performance for a global user base, and participate in architectural discussions and the product roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more modern languages such as Python, Java, Go, JavaScript or C#.
• Experience designing and consuming APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL) and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software features across the full stack.
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers in a remote setting.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

JavaScript

C#

Education

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

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is ideal for a candidate passionate about building scalable, high-quality software solutions from the ground up. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust applications, working collaboratively with a distributed team of talented engineers. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to core product development and influence technical direction in a dynamic, remote-first environment, benefiting our global user base.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software features across the full stack, adhering to best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, contributing to code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability for a large user base.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues proactively.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the technical roadmap of the product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, or C#.
• Experience with designing and consuming APIs, working with databases (SQL/NoSQL), and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills tailored for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to modern development tools and technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture that values work-life balance and individual growth.