Full Stack Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Long-term engagement

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer for a contract-based, fully remote role. You will develop and maintain front-end and back-end components, ensuring responsive, scalable web applications while collaborating with product managers and designers.

Ideal candidates have a proven Full Stack track record, strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, RESTful API experience, and familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript) and modern frameworks.
• Solid back-end experience with RESTful API design and database management.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker).

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive front-end interfaces using modern frameworks.
• Build and maintain robust back-end services and APIs.
• Design efficient database schemas and data storage solutions.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

REST APIs

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to join their innovative team on a contract basis, working entirely remotely. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our web applications, ensuring they are responsive, performant, and scalable. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently, manage their time effectively, and deliver high-quality code within project deadlines. You will collaborate with product owners and designers to bring new features to life, contributing directly to the evolution of our digital products. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking challenging remote projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Design, build, and maintain robust back-end services and APIs using technologies like Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Implement efficient database schemas and manage data storage solutions.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with remote team members, product managers, and designers throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of past projects.
• Proficiency in front-end development technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript) and frameworks.
• Solid experience with back-end development, RESTful API design, and database management (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• Flexible remote working hours and location.
• Potential for long-term engagement based on performance and project needs.
• Direct impact on product development and technological innovation.