Senior backend engineer - remote, microservices & apis
Summary
Fully remote senior backend engineer supporting Placements24 teams based in Soweto, South Africa. Day to day: designing and implementing scalable backend services and APIs with a focus on microservices, API design, and performance optimization, using Java, Python, Go, or Node.js alongside databases, messaging systems, and cloud/container tech.
Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role supporting teams based in Soweto, Gauteng. You will design and implement scalable backend services and APIs, with emphasis on microservices, API design, and performance optimization.
The ideal candidate has 6+ years in backend development, strong experience with Java/Python/Go/Node.js, and hands-on knowledge of databases, messaging systems, and cloud/container tech. #J-18808-Ljbffr