Full-Stack Developer (Mid-Level)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive hourly rate

Project-based work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer for a fully remote contract role in the Northern Cape region. You will contribute to both frontend and backend development, building responsive user interfaces and robust server-side logic while integrating with RESTful APIs.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience, proficient in HTML/CSS/JS, and at least one modern framework (React/Angular/Vue). Cloud exposure and strong collaboration skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of professional experience as a Full-Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with back-end languages (Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby) and frameworks (Express, Django, Laravel).
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, especially in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code.
• Develop and integrate with RESTful APIs.
• Manage databases and ensure data integrity.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers to define application features.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Front-end development

Back-end development

REST APIs

Database design

Git version control

Cloud platforms

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Django

Laravel

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

AWS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding digital agency based in the Northern Cape, is seeking a versatile Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This exciting, fully remote role offers the chance to work on a variety of client projects, contributing to both front-end and back-end development. You will be instrumental in building responsive user interfaces and robust server-side logic, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. This position is ideal for a skilled developer who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys tackling diverse challenges, and can work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who is passionate about creating high-quality web solutions and is eager to contribute to exciting projects. This contract role is a great opportunity to gain experience across different industries and technologies, expanding your professional portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code.
• Develop and integrate with RESTful APIs.
• Manage databases and ensure data integrity.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers to define application features.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of professional experience as a Full-Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and at least one modern framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with back-end languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby) and frameworks (e.g., Express, Django, Laravel).
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, especially in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.

Benefits

• This contract role offers a competitive hourly rate or project-based compensation, commensurate with experience.
• As a fully remote position, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere. This is an excellent opportunity to gain diverse project experience and expand your technical skill set.
• While supporting clients in the Upington, Northern Cape region, the role provides full remote flexibility.
• Our client offers opportunities for professional growth and development through project exposure and potential for long-term engagements.