Remote Full-Stack Developer (React + Node.js) with Growth & Stock

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Remote work

Flexible hours

Career growth

Vacation policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join a Soweto-based team developing cutting-edge SaaS products. You will work across the full development lifecycle, crafting UI with React and building robust backend services using Node.js and Express.js.

The role emphasizes clean code, UX-driven design, and collaborative development in a dynamic startup environment. Remote-friendly with strong growth opportunities and modern tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional Full Stack development experience.
• Strong React and JavaScript/TypeScript skills with modern UI design concepts.
• Solid backend experience in Node.js with Express.js and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Familiarity with Git and modern build tools; knowledge of testing frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using React and related libraries.
• Build and optimize server-side applications and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and implement database schemas and manage data persistence using databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into high-quality, user-friendly features.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Implement automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure application quality and stability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to enhance code quality.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and help drive technical decision-making.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing innovative solutions.

Skills

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

Express.js

RESTful API design

UI/UX principles

Testing frameworks (Jest/Mocha/Cypress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

Webpack

npm

yarn

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join a Soweto-based team developing cutting-edge SaaS products. You will work across the full development lifecycle, crafting UI with React and building robust backend services using Node.js and Express.js.

The role emphasizes clean code, UX-driven design, and collaborative development in a dynamic startup environment. Remote-friendly with strong growth opportunities and modern tooling.