Lead Full-Stack Developer (React + Node) - Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work stipend

Medical aid

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Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, a fintech startup, seeks a Lead Full-Stack Developer for a hybrid role. You will own the architecture and implementation of our core platform, mentor a team of engineers, and drive technical decisions to deliver robust, scalable software.

This leadership position offers collaborative growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment in the Cape Town tech scene. You will build in React and Node.js, design RESTful APIs and chosen microservices, work with databases and cloud

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in full-stack development with React and Node.js.
• Proven experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs; understanding GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications using React (frontend) and Node.js (backend).
• Lead and mentor a team of full-stack developers; provide code reviews.
• Architect and implement robust APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product management and design to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Optimize performance and ensure cross-device responsiveness.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; promote code quality.

Skills

React

Node.js

Leadership

REST APIs

GraphQL

Databases

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, a fintech startup, seeks a Lead Full-Stack Developer for a hybrid role. You will own the architecture and implementation of our core platform, mentor a team of engineers, and drive technical decisions to deliver robust, scalable software.

This leadership position offers collaborative growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment in the Cape Town tech scene. You will build in React and Node.js, design RESTful APIs and chosen microservices, work with databases and cloud