Graduate Full Stack Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Mentorship program

Inclusive, innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Full Stack Developer to join a remote-first team, ideal for recent graduates launching a software development career. You will contribute to both front-end and back-end work, building and maintaining robust web applications with mentorship and collaborative online support.

You will work on design, implementation, testing, and optimization, gaining exposure to modern frameworks and cloud-ready architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js) and framework.
• Experience with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and a modern framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Understanding of database design and management (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features for web applications using modern frontend frameworks.
• Design and implement server-side logic, APIs, and database solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into functional software.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality code.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions for scalable solutions.

Skills

Backend languages

Frontend technologies

Version control

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for talented and enthusiastic Graduate Full Stack Developers to join their innovative, remote-first team. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to launch their careers in software development, working on challenging and impactful projects from the comfort of their own home. You will be involved in both front-end and back-end development, contributing to the design, build, and maintenance of robust web applications. With dedicated mentorship and a collaborative online environment, you will have ample opportunities to grow your technical skills and contribute to cutting-edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features for web applications using modern front-end frameworks.
• Design and implement server-side logic, APIs, and database solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into functional software.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality code.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions for scalable solutions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one back-end language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js) and framework.
• Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and a modern framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Understanding of database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and fully remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous opportunities for professional development, training, and online courses.
• Mentorship from experienced senior developers in a virtual setting.
• A vibrant, inclusive, and innovative company culture focused on collaboration and growth.