Senior Software Engineer - Telecom Platforms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge telecommunications platforms. This fully remote role involves designing, coding, testing, and deploying robust backend solutions that power core services in a distributed team.

You will work with Java, Python, or Go, and collaborate with product managers to define requirements. Expect performance-based bonuses, health coverage, and opportunities for ongoing training and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or related field.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Python, C++, or Go.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Ability to work in a remote, agile team.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, tested code and document APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements.
• Optimize database schemas for large-scale data.
• Review code and troubleshoot production issues.
• Participate in distributed, remote development workflows.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Microservices

Java

Python

C++

Go

Remote collaboration

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of their cutting-edge telecommunications platforms. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and deploying robust and scalable software solutions that power our client's core services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate engineer to work on complex technical challenges, collaborate with a talented, distributed team, and significantly impact the evolution of our telecom technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs for telecommunications applications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code in languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Implement and optimize database schemas and queries for large-scale data processing.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, Go).
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and telecommunications protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, agile development environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Access to ongoing training, conferences, and professional development opportunities.