Telecoms Software Developer - Backend

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performanceBon

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Medical aid and standard benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Backend Software Developer for our Pietermaritzburg team. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility to build robust backend systems and APIs for our telecom-focused platform.

You will work in an agile environment with frontend teams, focusing on scalable services, data integrity, security, and efficient queries across relational and NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design principles.
• Understanding of Git and agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services and APIs.
• Develop and maintain databases with data integrity and efficient queries.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to design and architecture of new features.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Go

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

REST APIs

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications technology company, is looking for a talented Backend Software Developer to join their Pietermaritzburg-based team. This is a hybrid role, offering a blend of on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility.
You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining backend systems and APIs that power our innovative telecommunications services. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in backend development languages, databases, and a passion for building robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions within the telecom domain. You will work within an agile development environment, collaborating closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products. This is an exciting chance to contribute to cutting-edge telecom solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services and APIs using relevant programming languages.
• Develop and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new software features and systems.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design principles.
• Understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model for excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and skill enhancement.
• Exposure to modern software development practices and telecom technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Standard company benefits including leave and medical aid.