Full Stack Developer - E-commerce Platforms

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible working hours

Growth opportunities

Remote working culture

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and motivated Full Stack Developer to join our distributed engineering team for remote-first work on robust e-commerce platforms. You will contribute to all stages of development from front-end interfaces to back-end services and databases.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver scalable, high-performance web applications while maintaining best practices, security, and code quality in a remote team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and modern frameworks.
• Solid back-end experience with server-side languages and frameworks.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work remotely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Build, maintain efficient back-end code with Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Integrate front-end with back-end services and databases.
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Full stack experience

Front-end technologies

Back-end development

Databases

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL databases

AWS

Azure

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Full Stack Developer to join their distributed engineering team, focusing on building and enhancing their robust e-commerce platforms. This is a remote-first position where you will contribute to all aspects of the web development lifecycle, from front-end user interfaces to back-end services and database management. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver exceptional user experiences and scalable e-commerce solutions. If you are passionate about building high-performance web applications and thrive in a collaborative, remote environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and user-friendly front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code using technologies like Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Integrate front-end applications with back-end services and databases.
• Implement and manage RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to team best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
• Solid experience with back-end development, including server-side languages and frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible working hours and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and skill development.
• A dynamic and inclusive remote working culture .
• Generous vacation and paid time off policy.