Remote Full Stack Developer - Cloud-Native Applications

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company贡献

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Full Stack Developer to design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-native web applications. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa and collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers in an agile environment.

You will use modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), backend languages (Node.js, Python, Java, C#), and databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), deploy on AWS/Azure/GCP, and follow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Proficiency with at least one modern frontend framework (React/Angular/Vue.js).
• Strong experience with backend languages (Node.js/Python/Java/C#).
• Solid database knowledge (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and related services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication for remote work.
• Experience with Git and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks.
• Build and manage scalable backend services and APIs.
• Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Write clean, documented code across the full stack.
• Implement automated testing strategies (unit/integration/e2e).
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into UI.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies and cloud computing best practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

Frontend frameworks

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

CI/CD awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

C#

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Git

RESTful APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking digital solutions provider, is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Full Stack Developer to contribute to the development of innovative cloud-native applications. This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust web applications, encompassing both frontend user interfaces and backend services. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of modern web technologies, a deep understanding of cloud architecture, and a passion for creating seamless user experiences. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote, agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet evolving business needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects and advance your career in cloud development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build and manage scalable backend services and APIs using languages like Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Design and implement efficient database solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the full stack.
• Implement automated testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end tests).
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional user interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning meetings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies and best practices in full-stack development and cloud computing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with backend development languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, C#).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services (e.g., serverless functions, container orchestration).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, essential for remote work.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and learning new technologies.
• Work on exciting and challenging cloud-native projects.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Generous annual leave allowance.