Remote Senior Full Stack Developer (EdTech)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer for an EdTech team. This fully remote role lets you contribute to cutting-edge educational technology from anywhere, designing and deploying features for learning platforms.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product managers, working across front-end and back-end stacks to build scalable, secure applications that transform education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong front-end and back-end expertise with modern frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in database design (SQL/NoSQL) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and best practices.
• Excellent communication in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient code for front-end (React, Angular, Vue) and back-end (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Implement and manage databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and APIs.
• Develop and run unit/integration tests to ensure quality and stability.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Full-stack development

Front-end frameworks

Backend languages

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD & testing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their innovative EdTech team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge educational technology from anywhere. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, with a passion for building scalable, robust web applications that enhance the learning experience. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying new features for our learning platforms, working collaboratively with a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product managers. This role is central to our mission of transforming education through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring) development.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement and manage databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and APIs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in software development and EdTech.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology roadmap planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proven expertise in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern JS frameworks) and back-end languages/frameworks.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and architectural best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Passion for education and a desire to contribute to the EdTech sector is highly desirable.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers significant flexibility and the opportunity to work with a passionate, global team. Our client provides a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and excellent health benefits. You will have access to continuous learning and development opportunities, including online courses, conferences, and mentorship programs. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. Join us remotely and help shape the future of educational technology, regardless of your physical location, supporting our operations often anchored in areas like Randburg, Gauteng but serving a worldwide audience.