Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Placements24; Kimberley; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity options

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Fully remote with flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with full-stack expertise to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications using front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and back-end tech (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring), across cloud environments.

You will collaborate with product managers and designers, implement APIs, optimize databases, and contribute to architectural roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of full-stack software development experience.
• Proficiency with front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Strong back-end experience (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of Git and Agile practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications across the full stack.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement and optimize database solutions.
• Develop and integrate APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to code quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Contribute to architectural design and technical roadmaps.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Django

Java

Spring

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Git

Agile

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing tech startup, is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with full-stack expertise to join their fully remote team. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative web applications and platforms from anywhere within **South Africa**. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable solutions, working across both front-end and back-end technologies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong passion for coding, a deep understanding of modern software development practices, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality code. You will collaborate closely with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers in a fast-paced, agile environment. We are committed to fostering a remote-first culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance. If you are a skilled full-stack engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding remote opportunity, this role based out of **Kimberley** is for you. Join us in building the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications across the full stack (front-end and back-end).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement and optimize database solutions.
• Develop and integrate APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Contribute to the architectural design and technical roadmap.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment.
• Experience with tech communities in **Kimberley** is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Collaborative and innovative startup culture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Impactful work on exciting new products.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Clear career progression opportunities.