Software Developer - Backend Services

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Team culture

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Software Developer with a strong backend focus to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs powering core products.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver new features, participate in code reviews, and contribute to architecture decisions while delivering robust, well-documented code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or Node.js.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORMs.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and best practices.
• Familiarity with Git and agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend services and APIs.
• Optimize performance, queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and tested code.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot bugs and performance issues in prod and dev.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Git & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

ORMs

SQL/Relational DBs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Software Developer with a strong background in Backend Services to join their growing engineering team in Bloemfontein . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient server-side applications and APIs that power their core products. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate with a passionate team of professionals dedicated to building high-quality software. Join us in the heart of the Free State and contribute to innovative solutions that impact users nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement robust backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.

Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.

Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to industry best practices.

Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver new features.

Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in production and development environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

3+ years of professional experience in backend development.

Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Java, Python, C#, or Node.js.

Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks.

Understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.

Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A collaborative and supportive team culture in Bloemfontein .

Work on diverse and challenging software development projects.

Regular team-building activities and social events.