Full Stack Developer - React & Node.js

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health benefits

Learning opportunities

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with React and Node.js to join a fully remote team serving the Richards Bay region and beyond. You will design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end components, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust performance.

You will contribute to the full development lifecycle in an agile environment, collaborating with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality applications from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience with React.js and its ecosystem.
• Solid experience with Node.js and Express.js for backend development.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks like React.
• Build and maintain efficient, reliable, and reusable back-end code using Node.js and frameworks like Express.js.
• Design and implement secure and scalable RESTful APIs.
• Integrate with databases, both SQL and NoSQL, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality applications.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React.js

Node.js

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MySQL

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React.js

Node.js

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MySQL

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer with expertise in React and Node.js to join their innovative team, operating remotely with a focus on projects serving the Richards Bay region and beyond. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust performance. You will be a key contributor to the entire development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, working in an agile environment that values creativity and technical skill. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks like React.
• Build and maintain efficient, reliable, and reusable back-end code using Node.js and frameworks like Express.js.
• Design and implement secure and scalable RESTful APIs.
• Integrate with databases, both SQL and NoSQL, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience with React.js and its ecosystem.
• Solid experience with Node.js and Express.js for backend development.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge development tools and technologies.