Lead Backend Engineer - APIs, Cloud, Mentorship (Hybrid)

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Software Engineer for backend development to join their team in a hybrid role in South Africa. You will design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications and APIs, and lead a talented group of engineers. The ideal candidate has 6 years of backend experience with at least 2 years in a lead or mentoring role, strong Python/Java/Node.js/Go skills, and hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL, NoSQL, microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud J-18…