Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional growth and conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will architect and deliver scalable software, write high-quality code, and mentor peers from home offices.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of development experience, strong knowledge of modern languages, and experience with cloud platforms and containerization. Collaboration across product, design, and engineering teams is essential in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go, JavaScript).
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and robust software applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, adhering to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

C#

JavaScript

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of sophisticated software solutions that impact a wide range of users. You will be instrumental in architecting robust systems, writing high-quality code, and collaborating with a talented, geographically diverse group of professionals. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses excellent problem-solving skills, and is passionate about building scalable, efficient, and maintainable software from the comfort of their own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and robust software applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, adhering to industry best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go, JavaScript).
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in distributed teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, allowing for a flexible lifestyle.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning through online courses and conferences.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Contribution to innovative projects that have a significant impact.