Full Stack Developer - React & Node.Js

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive pay

Project variety

Independent work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer for a contract role. The position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to our flagship e-commerce platform using React and Node.js.

You will develop both front-end and back-end components, collaborate with designers and product managers, implement secure, scalable solutions, and optimize performance. The ideal candidate has strong React/Node experience and a track record of delivering robust web

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem.
• Solid experience with Node.js and Express.js.
• Familiar with MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding RESTful APIs and async handling.
• Experience with Git and version control.
• Knowledge of modern front-end build tools.
• Ability to write unit and integration tests.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using React.js.
• Build robust back-end services with Node.js.
• Integrate UI with server-side logic.
• Optimize apps for speed and scalability.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible.
• Write clean, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with designers, PMs and developers.
• Implement security and data protection.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Git

Express.js

Testing

Remote teamwork

Tools

Express.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an e-commerce innovator, is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in React and Node.js for a contract position. This role is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our client's flagship online platform, contributing to its continuous evolution and enhancement. This is a prime opportunity to apply your modern web development skills in a dynamic, results-driven environment, working on features that directly impact user experience and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using React.js.
• Build robust and scalable back-end services using Node.js.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem.
• Solid experience with Node.js and its frameworks (e.g., Express.js).
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
• Ability to write effective unit and integration tests.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Benefits

• This contract position offers a competitive rate, equating to an annual salary range of to Rand.
• As a fully remote role, you benefit from ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects with a growing company are provided.
• This role is ideal for an independent developer seeking challenging and rewarding work.