Lead Full-Stack Engineer (React + Node) — Remote

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance and wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Performance-based bonuses and Incent.

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Developer based in South Africa to spearhead development of web applications using React and Node.js. You will guide a team of engineers, shape architecture, ensure quality, and drive best practices across the development lifecycle.

The role is remote-first, offering flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a forward-thinking technology solutions provider.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in lead or senior capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack web applications using React and Node.js.
• Architect scalable, maintainable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define technical requirements and translate them into features.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering technical excellence and code quality.
• Implement and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and best practices in software development.
• Optimize application performance and ensure cross-device responsiveness.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating new tools and frameworks.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.
• Ensure security and data integrity of applications.

Skills

React.js

Leadership

Team collaboration

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Developer based in South Africa to spearhead development of web applications using React and Node.js. You will guide a team of engineers, shape architecture, ensure quality, and drive best practices across the development lifecycle.

The role is remote-first, offering flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a forward-thinking technology solutions provider.