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Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Golang
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-05
Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Golang, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on Golang for a fully remote position. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, scalable backend systems and APIs that power our client's core products. This role requires a deep understanding of backend architecture, database technologies, and distributed systems, coupled with a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
You will work collaboratively with a global team to tackle complex technical challenges and drive innovation in our backend services.
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services and APIs using Golang .
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
- Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.
- Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and participating actively in code reviews.
- Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting for production systems to ensure high availability.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection for backend systems.
- 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 Golang and its standard library.
- Experience with designing and building RESTful APIs and gRPC services.
- Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or No
SQL databases. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker).
- Competitive remote salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
- Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities, including access to online courses and conferences.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on continuous learning and innovation.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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