Remote Senior Backend Engineer – Python/django
Summary
Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services in Python/Django in a fully remote (South Africa-based) role. The senior engineer works on API design and databases, mentors juniors, influences architecture, and collaborates with a distributed global team.
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specialized in Python and Django to design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services. This fully remote role within South Africa requires API design, database expertise, and strong problem-solving.
You will mentor juniors and influence architectural decisions while collaborating with a distributed global team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience with Python/Django, cloud familiarity, and experience with asynchronous