Remote Full-Stack Developer (React & Node.js) - Fintech Focus

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Development budget

Online learning

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a talented Full-Stack Developer to join a fully remote development team. Based in Tembisa, Gauteng, you will design and implement features using React.js on the front end and Node.js on the back end, building scalable APIs and services for fintech solutions.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, clean code, and continuous learning within a distributed team. You will contribute across the stack, work with modern tools, and benefit from a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 3+ years as a Full-Stack Developer with React/Node.
• Strong JS, HTML5 and CSS3 understanding.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive UIs with React.
• Build scalable back-end services using Node.js/Express.
• Integrate third-party APIs and ensure data flow.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code.
• Collaborate with product and design teams on features.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing fintech company, is seeking a talented and motivated Full-Stack Developer to join their fully remote development team. Based in **Tembisa, Gauteng**, this role is designed for individuals who thrive in a remote-first environment and are passionate about building scalable, secure, and innovative financial technology solutions. You will be at the forefront of developing and deploying new features for our client's cutting-edge platform, working with a modern tech stack. This position offers the flexibility and autonomy of remote work, combined with the challenge of contributing to a dynamic and impactful industry. If you are a self-starter with a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end development and a desire to work from anywhere, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation, even in a distributed setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive front-end user interfaces using React.js and related technologies.
• Develop robust and scalable back-end services and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define requirements and implement new features.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and responsiveness.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full stack.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer, with at least 3 years of professional experience focused on React.js and Node.js.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Expertise in Node.js and building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in the Fintech industry is a significant advantage.

Benefits

As a fully remote role, our client offers unparalleled flexibility. You will receive a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. Our client also provides a generous budget for professional development and online learning resources. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within the exciting fintech sector, with potential for career growth and advancement within a supportive, distributed team.