Lead Full Stack Developer (Remote-First)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible working hours

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous stock options

Professional development budget

Unlimited paid time off

Home office setup stipend

Regular virtual team events

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to drive the technical direction of our web applications. This remote-first role leads a distributed engineering team, emphasizing asynchronous collaboration and robust software delivery.

You will architect and deliver scalable solutions, mentor developers, define standards, and partner with product and design to translate requirements into high-quality features in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in full-stack development with at least 3 years in lead or senior roles.
• Expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and state management.
• Backend skills with Node.js, Python/Django or Ruby on Rails.
• Strong database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL).
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience; CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full-stack developers.
• Architect, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack apps.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle and delivery.
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders.
• Define coding standards and architectural patterns.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot complex tech issues across the stack.
• Drive innovation with new technologies.
• Champion a remote-first, collaborative culture.

Skills

Frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue

Backend languages (Node.js, Python/DJ,

Databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/NoSQL)

Cloud & microservices (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker & Kubernetes

Leadership & mentorship

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS company looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead their remote-first engineering team based out of **George, Western Cape**. This role is critical in driving the technical direction and execution of our web applications, from conception to deployment. You will be responsible for leading a talented team of developers, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. As a remote-first organization, we prioritize effective communication, asynchronous workflows, and building a strong virtual team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our product and lead a team in a dynamic and supportive remote environment, contributing significantly to our company's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full-stack developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Architect, develop, and deploy robust and scalable full-stack web applications.
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of features.
• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
• Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new technologies and methodologies.
• Champion a remote-first culture, promoting effective communication and collaboration tools.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and state management.
• Proficiency in backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails).
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to architect complex systems and lead technical initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working hours within a remote-first environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options package.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Regular virtual team events and social activities.