Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote-first culture

Professional development

Exposure to diverse tech

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join their remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end components, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust functionality across devices.

You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions in a remote-first culture, using React, Node.js, Python, and modern databases. Strong problem-solving and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and at least one modern JS framework.
• Strong experience with back-end languages, frameworks, and databases (e.g., Node.js, Python, SQL/NoSQL).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, version control systems (Git), and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and databases using back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design and development process.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes within a remote environment.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Git

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Node.js

Python

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic, remote team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust functionality. You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer passionate about building complete applications and working within a collaborative, remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and databases using back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design and development process.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes within a remote environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and at least one modern JS framework.
• Strong experience with back-end languages, frameworks, and databases (e.g., Node.js, Python, SQL/NoSQL).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, version control systems (Git), and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A fully remote work culture promoting work-life balance and autonomy.
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and projects.