Remote Full-Stack Developer (Senior)

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Full-Stack Developer to join their distributed team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using front-end and back-end technologies, contribute to all phases of the software lifecycle, and work in a remote-first environment.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers, write clean code, review peers, implement APIs, and stay current with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with Node.js or Python frameworks; RESTful APIs and databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and high-performance web applications using modern full-stack technologies.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define project requirements and deliver features.
• Develop and maintain APIs, databases, and server-side logic.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Django

Flask

Ruby on Rails

Java Spring

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful API

Agile methodologies

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in cloud-based solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Remote Full-Stack Developer to join their fully distributed team. This position is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications and services. You will work on challenging projects that involve both front-end and back-end development, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first environment, possesses excellent problem-solving skills, and is passionate about writing clean, efficient, and scalable code. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers significant autonomy and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and high-performance web applications using modern full-stack technologies.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define project requirements and deliver features.
• Develop and maintain APIs, databases, and server-side logic.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Ruby on Rails, Java/Spring).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the distinct advantage of being fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. We provide a generous annual leave allowance, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. You will work with a talented and supportive international team on challenging and innovative projects. This role specifically caters to individuals seeking a fully remote opportunity with a company that embraces distributed work culture.