Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote working with flexible hours

Professional development budget

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Full Stack Developer to join the team. The role is fully remote, focused on building robust web applications, and contributing to both front-end and back-end components of the company’s platforms.

You will create intuitive interfaces and robust server-side logic, collaborating with designers and product managers to translate UI/UX designs into functional software across a globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in both front-end and back-end development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Strong experience with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, version control systems (Git), and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code using frameworks such as Node.js, Django, or Spring Boot.
• Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
• Integrate front-end components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate UI/UX designs into functional code.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.

Skills

Full stack development

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

React

Vue

Angular

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

REST APIs

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a versatile and passionate Full Stack Developer to join their innovative team, working entirely remotely with a focus on developing robust web applications. This position is crucial for building and enhancing both the front-end and back-end components of our client's digital platforms. You will be responsible for creating intuitive user interfaces and efficient server-side logic, contributing to the full development lifecycle. This role is perfect for a developer who thrives in an autonomous environment, enjoys tackling diverse technical challenges, and is committed to delivering high-quality, user-centric software solutions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code using frameworks such as Node.js , Django, or Spring Boot.
• Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
• Integrate front-end components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate UI/UX designs into functional code.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in both front-end and back-end development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React , Vue, Angular).
• Strong experience with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js , Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, version control systems (Git), and agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and online courses.
• A fully remote working environment , offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects with a talented, globally distributed team.
• Access to collaborative online tools and a supportive virtual work culture.