Telecoms Software Developer - Backend

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional growth

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Backend Software Developer in Polokwane to design, build, and optimize robust backend services powering telecom platforms. You will craft secure APIs using Java, Python, or Go and ensure scalable systems in an agile team.

Collaborate with architects, frontend engineers and QA to deliver high-quality software, participate in code reviews, and apply modern cloud and container tech to support the company’s digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure backend services and APIs.
• Design and implement database schemas and optimize data management.
• Write clean, maintainable code in Java, Python, or Go.
• Participate in code reviews to improve quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship telecom features.

Skills

Backend development

Code reviews

API design

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Backend Software Developer to contribute to the innovation and development of their telecommunications software platforms in Polokwane . You will be instrumental in designing, coding, and maintaining robust, scalable backend systems that power our diverse range of services. Working within an agile development team, you will collaborate closely with architects, frontend developers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with modern technologies and make a significant impact on the company's digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient backend services and APIs.
• Design and implement database schemas and optimize data management strategies.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in languages like Java, Python, or Go.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features for telecom applications .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software development .
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language and related frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending tech conferences.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive team culture in Polokwane .
• Exposure to exciting projects in the rapidly evolving telecoms technology space .