Lead Full Stack Developer - Remote

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Equity potential

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer for a fully remote role. You will spearhead development efforts, mentor a team of developers, and shape the technical direction of scalable web applications across front-end and back-end stacks.

You will guide architecture, implement best practices, and collaborate with product stakeholders to define roadmaps. This senior role offers equity potential, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits in a remote, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in a lead or senior architect role.
• Expertise across multiple front-end frameworks and back-end technologies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and APIs.
• Strong understanding of database design, SQL and NoSQL databases, and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full stack developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.
• Oversee both front-end (React, Angular, Vue) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Java) development initiatives.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and code review processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the entire stack.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Architectural design

Full stack development

Microservices

APIs

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

React

Angular

Vue

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead their development efforts in a completely remote capacity. This senior position involves guiding a team of talented developers, architecting scalable web applications, and driving technical innovation across both front-end and back-end development. You will play a critical role in defining development standards, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader passionate about building impactful products and fostering a collaborative, high-performance remote engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full stack developers , fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.
• Oversee both front-end (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) development initiatives.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and code review processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the entire stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior architect role .
• Expertise in multiple front-end frameworks and back-end technologies .
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and APIs.
• Strong understanding of database design, SQL and NoSQL databases, and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Opportunity to shape the technical direction of innovative projects.