Remote Full-Stack Developer (Junior)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Mentorship from senior engineers

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Full-Stack Developer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will contribute to front-end and back-end tasks, learning from senior engineers while delivering high-quality software.

You'll collaborate with product managers and designers to ship features, improve code quality, and explore new technologies in a remote-friendly environment. This role suits recent graduates or early-career developers aiming to grow across the stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, SE, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Experience with at least one back-end language/framework.
• Understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy front-end UIs using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Build and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs.
• Design and interact with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing software.

Skills

Front-end fundamentals

Back-end fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Junior Full-Stack Developer to join their distributed engineering team. This role is 100% remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa . You will be involved in building and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our client's web applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career developer to gain extensive experience in a collaborative, remote-first environment. You will work closely with senior developers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality, user-friendly software solutions. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about coding, eager to learn new technologies, and possess strong problem-solving skills. You will contribute to all stages of the development lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment and ongoing maintenance. This remote role requires strong self-discipline, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in an independent work setting. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within their tech teams. The focus is on building scalable and efficient applications that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy front-end user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Build and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs using languages like Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Design and interact with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks.
• Experience with at least one back-end programming language and framework.
• Understanding of database design and management (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a remote team.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa .

Benefits

• Fully remote position, offering work flexibility.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship from senior engineers in a supportive team environment.
• Gain experience across the full stack of modern web development.
• Exposure to a global client base and innovative technologies.
• Flexible working hours.
• Be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative remote culture.
• The role serves clients from Benoni, Gauteng , operating entirely remotely.