Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Paid time off

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop and deploy robust web applications spanning both frontend and backend, participating in all phases from concept to deployment and maintenance.

You will tackle challenging problems in a collaborative, remote-first environment, contributing to scalable solutions and cutting-edge projects while working from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency with one or more backend languages (Python, Node.js, Java, Go) and frameworks.
• Strong frontend experience (JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js) and HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain code for frontend and backend services.
• Develop user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks.
• Implement server-side logic, databases, and APIs.
• Write clean, tested code across the application stack.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers on features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems for performance.

Skills

Full stack development

Backend development

Frontend development

REST APIs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying robust web applications, working across both frontend and backend systems. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept to final deployment and maintenance. If you are a passionate developer who enjoys tackling challenging problems and building scalable solutions in a collaborative, remote-first environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for both frontend and backend services.
• Develop user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks and technologies.
• Implement and manage server-side logic, databases, and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code across the entire application stack.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring optimal performance and stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, Go) and associated frameworks.
• Strong experience with frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js) and HTML/CSS.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM/ODM.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work flexibility, enabling you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for continuing education.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and challenging projects.