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Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable API & Microservices

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Summary

A senior backend engineer in Pretoria designs and builds scalable RESTful APIs and microservices, helping shape architecture for secure, high-performance systems. Core stack spans Java, Python, Node.js, or C#, with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines central to the day-to-day work.

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Pretoria to design and develop scalable RESTful APIs and microservices. You will help build secure, high-performance systems and influence architectural decisions within a collaborative engineering team.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development and expertise across Java, Python, Node.js, or C#, with strong cloud and CI/CD experience. Join us to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment in Pretoria.

What they ask for

Required

  • 5+ years of backend development experience
  • Expertise in Java, Python, Node.js, or C#
  • Experience designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Strong cloud experience
  • Strong CI/CD experience
  • Ability to build secure, high-performance systems and influence architectural decisions

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