Full Stack Developer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Remote team culture in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer for a fully remote position based anywhere in South Africa. You will design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end components, contributing to all stages of the development lifecycle in an agile remote environment.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in CS or related field, proven full stack experience, and proficiency in modern front-end and back-end tech; cloud and Docker experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS or related field.
• Proven full stack development experience with end-to-end projects.
• Strong front-end and back-end skills with modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable web applications across the full stack.
• Write clean, reusable, and efficient code.
• Integrate front-end with server-side logic and databases.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with product managers and fellow developers.

Skills

Full stack development

Frontend frameworks

Node.js

Python/Django

SQL/NoSQL databases

Docker

Cloud platforms

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Full Stack Developer for a fully remote position, perfect for candidates based anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our web applications. This role requires a proactive individual who can contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance. You will work in an agile, collaborative remote environment, driving the creation of robust and scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable web applications using a combination of front-end and back-end technologies.
• Design and build efficient, reusable, and reliable code across the full stack.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic and databases.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with product managers and other developers to define software requirements and technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end application development.
• Proficiency in both front-end (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby/Rails, Java/Spring).
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• A supportive, inclusive, and innovative remote team culture in Paarl.