Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Node.js, Vue.js) - Remote SA

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote-first

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design and develop high-quality web applications using Node.js for the backend and Vue.js for the frontend.

You will work with product managers and designers to deliver robust features, implement RESTful APIs, and participate in architectural decisions. A remote-first culture and opportunities for learning and growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with Vue.js and its ecosystem.
• Proven expertise in Node.js development and related frameworks.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for remote work.
• Experience working effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Build responsive UIs using Vue.js and modern front-end tech.
• Design and manage database schemas and queries (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB).
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and tech choices.
• Stay updated with full-stack development trends.

Skills

JavaScript

Vue.js

Node.js

HTML/CSS

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design and develop high-quality web applications using Node.js for the backend and Vue.js for the frontend.

You will work with product managers and designers to deliver robust features, implement RESTful APIs, and participate in architectural decisions. A remote-first culture and opportunities for learning and growth are emphasized.