Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Python API & Microservices
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Summary
Senior backend engineer who designs, builds, and maintains scalable APIs and microservices in a remote South African team, shaping backend architecture and mentoring engineers. Core stack: Python (also Go, Node.js, or Java) with cloud and containerization skills.
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and services. You will shape the backend architecture, mentor engineers, and drive best practices in a remote, agile team environment based in South Africa.
The role requires expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems, with strong experience in Go, Python, Node.js, or Java, plus cloud and containerization skills. A competitive package and stock options are offered.