Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a distributed, remote-first team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable backend features while collaborating asynchronously with cross-time-zone colleagues.

The role emphasizes robust, well-tested code, architectural input, and a culture of excellence. Remote work with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go or C# with backend focus.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate asynchronously with product managers and engineers across time zones.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Support architectural discussions and drive technical strategy.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Python

Java

Go

C#

Async communication

Tools

AWS

GCP

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Caching

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer to join their distributed engineering team, working remotely. This role is ideal for an experienced developer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about building high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying complex features across various parts of the platform, collaborating effectively with team members across different time zones. The focus is on delivering robust, well-tested code and contributing to a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and asynchronous communication within a globally distributed company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate asynchronously with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, emphasizing testability and reliability.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and advocating for best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, driving technical strategy and innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python , Java, Go, or C#.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS , GCP).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and caching mechanisms.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in written and asynchronous communication contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• A fully remote work environment with support for home office setup.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement.