Remote Full-Stack Development Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 2,297,000 - 3,117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Flexible working hours and location

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Company-provided equipment

Global, diverse team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Full-Stack Development Lead to guide a global team in delivering scalable web applications. You will shape technical direction, write and review code, and collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into solid solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on development, and a strong focus on performance, security, and CI/CD in a remote-first organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full-stack web development, with 2+ years in leadership.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and back-end (Node.js/Python/Java/.NET).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• CI/CD and infrastructure as code experience.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of full-stack developers, fostering collaboration.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of web applications across the stack.
• Contribute hands-on coding, reviews, and architecture decisions for front-end and back-end.
• Collaborate with product management and UI/UX designers to define features and user stories.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security via best practices and CI/CD.
• Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex stack issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies.
• Maintain code quality, documentation, and testing standards.
• Promote learning and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Full-stack development

Remote collaboration

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java/.NET

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally distributed SaaS company renowned for its innovative solutions, is seeking an exceptional Remote Full-Stack Development Lead. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading a team of talented developers, driving the technical direction of our client's flagship product, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable web applications. This role requires a blend of strong technical expertise across the full stack, excellent leadership qualities, and a passion for building outstanding software. You will work closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Embrace the opportunity to be a key player in a forward-thinking, remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of full-stack developers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of web applications across the entire stack.
• Contribute hands-on to coding, code reviews, and architectural decisions for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with product management and UI/UX designers to define features and user stories.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of applications through best practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other agile ceremonies.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, documentation, and testing.
• Promote a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET).
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a remote team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• A passion for building user-centric applications and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary.
• Flexible working hours and location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Company-provided equipment.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team on cutting-edge technology.