About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their innovative and fully remote team. This role is critical for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power their cutting-edge platform. You will play a key role in shaping architectural decisions, implementing robust solutions, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating efficient and reliable code, possesses deep expertise in modern backend technologies, and thrives in a collaborative, distributed work environment. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company and drive technical excellence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and deploy scalable and maintainable backend services and APIs.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code according to industry best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define and implement features.
- Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system architecture.
- Participate actively in code reviews, offering constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.




- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across various environments.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development .
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
- Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks.
- Solid understanding of API design principles (RESTful APIs) and microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.

Benefits

- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- This is a fully remote position , offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous budget for career development, including courses and conferences.
- Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with a talented team.
- A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

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📌 Senior Backend Developer (Newlands)
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📍 Newlands