Full Stack Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote stipend

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer for a remote-first role. You will design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of a modern software solution.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of experience in full-stack development, strong skills in Node.js, Python, Java, and front-end frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.js. You will collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams to deliver scalable applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency in backend (Node.js, Python, Java) and frontend (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and RESTful API design.
• Solid Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Build responsive, user-friendly front-end interfaces.
• Write clean, documented code across the stack.
• Optimize for speed, scalability, security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship features.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Full-stack development

Node.js

Python

Java

React

Angular

Vue.js

SQL

NoSQL

REST APIs

Git & CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic engineering team, operating in a remote-first capacity. This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of our client's innovative software solutions. You will work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver scalable, high-quality applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, a passion for clean code, and a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to significant projects and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking tech environment, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java).
• Design and build responsive, user-friendly front-end interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code across the entire stack.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.

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 development.
• Strong proficiency in both backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and API design (RESTful).
• Solid understanding of version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours and a work-from-home stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of innovation.