Remote Full-Stack Developer (Telecoms)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and performance‑drn

Exciting telecom projects

Collaborative remote team culture

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Access to latest dev tools

Generous annual leave

Regular team virtual events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Full-Stack Developer to join our engineering team in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will work on frontend and backend systems, APIs, and integrations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software.

The ideal candidate has solid experience across the full stack (React/Angular/Vue, Node.js, Python/Java), cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud), and a strong remote-working mindset to thrive in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Full-Stack Developer with portfolio.
• Proficiency in React, Angular, or Vue.js and modern JS/TS.
• Back-end experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby and frameworks.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Cloud proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• RESTful API design and Git proficiency.
• Strong remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy scalable web applications using full-stack technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to implement features.
• Write clean, maintainable back-end and front-end code.
• Design and implement robust APIs and third-party integrations.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay updated with latest full-stack trends and tools.
• Maintain and improve the existing codebase for performance.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and innovative force in the telecommunications industry, is actively seeking a skilled and passionate **Remote Full-Stack Developer** to join their thriving engineering team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our client's cutting-edge software solutions that power their extensive telecommunications services. This role demands a blend of front-end and back-end expertise, enabling you to contribute across the entire software development lifecycle. If you are a proactive developer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is eager to tackle challenging projects, this opportunity in **Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA** (though remote) is perfect for you. We are looking for someone who is adept at translating complex requirements into robust and scalable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable web applications using modern full-stack technologies.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Design and implement robust APIs and integrations with third-party services.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in full-stack development.
• Maintain and improve existing codebase, ensuring performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of work.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, and HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Solid experience with back-end languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby, and associated frameworks (e.g., Express, Django, Spring Boot).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and experience building APIs.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in a remote team setting.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects in the telecommunications space.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Contribution to a leading company in the rapidly evolving telecom sector.
• Access to the latest development tools and technologies.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Regular team virtual social events to foster connection.