Lead Full Stack Developer - E-commerce Platform

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development budget

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead the architecture and delivery of a cutting-edge e-commerce platform. This fully remote role invites you to guide a talented engineering team, shape technical direction, and mentor junior developers to ensure scalable, secure, and user-friendly web applications.

You will collaborate with product owners to translate business requirements into actionable plans, oversee code quality, and drive high-impact features that

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full stack development experience with a track record of leading teams.
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end tech (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET).
• Strong experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and remote-team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of both front-end and back-end components of the e-commerce platform.
• Mentor and guide a team of developers, fostering technical excellence in a remote team.
• Collaborate with product owners to translate requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of the platform, applying best practices for web development.
• Conduct code reviews and drive high standards for code quality and testing.
• Architect and implement new features, integrations, and optimizations to enhance user experience and drive business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Remote team management

Communication

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

.NET

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead the development of their cutting-edge e-commerce platform. This role is exclusively remote , offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will lead a talented team of engineers, guiding technical strategy, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly web applications. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned developer to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing digital business, driving innovation in online retail through robust technological solutions and fostering a collaborative remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of both front-end and back-end components of the e-commerce platform.
• Mentor and guide a team of developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the remote team.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of the platform, implementing best practices for web development.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and champion high standards for code quality and testing.
• Architect and implement new features, integrations, and optimizations to enhance user experience and drive business growth.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in full stack development , with a proven track record of leading development teams.
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET).
• Strong experience with database technologies, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Demonstrated experience in e-commerce platforms and related technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills suited for a remote leadership role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work in a fully remote , flexible work environment.
• Significant impact on a high-growth e-commerce business.
• Professional development budget for training, conferences, and certifications.
• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive remote team culture.