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Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)

Placements24•South Africa•🌍 Remote
Full-time7-15
👁️ 0 views•📝 0 applications•Posted 10/20/2026•Expires 11/19/2026
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Job Description

About the Role Our client, a cutting-edge SaaS company, is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems that power our client's innovative platform. You will play a key role in architecting solutions, optimizing databases, and building APIs that support a seamless user experience. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a distributed team of talented engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver exceptional software. If you are passionate about building efficient, reliable, and secure backend services and thrive in a remote-first environment, this role is for you. This position offers the freedom and flexibility to contribute from anywhere, supporting our client's global operations. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy scalable and maintainable backend services and APIs. • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, Java). • Develop and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security. • Implement and maintain robust authentication and authorization systems. • Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions. • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. • Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in production and development environments. • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning. • Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and best practices. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 5+ years of professional experience in backend development. • Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, Java). • Extensive experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), including schema design and optimization. • Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs. • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker). • Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git). • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams. • Experience with microservices architecture is a plus. Benefits Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive remote benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere, offering maximum flexibility. We provide a supportive and collaborative virtual work environment, with regular team meetings and social events. While traditional in-office benefits are not applicable, we ensure competitive compensation and foster a culture that values work-life balance and individual autonomy. You will have access to online learning resources and opportunities to attend virtual conferences. This role is ideal for an independent and self-motivated engineer looking to make a significant impact without the constraints of a physical office location. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Backend EngineerSaaSAPIsDatabasesScalable systemsHigh-performance systems

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