Remote Full-Stack Engineer for Fintech Platform

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Full-Stack Software Engineer for a fully remote fintech team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and services for a global client base.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers, build APIs and microservices, conduct testing, and participate in code reviews. A strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently in a distributed environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a strong portfolio of projects.
• 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., Python/Django, Node.js/Express, Java/Spring).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for a fully remote work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and features.
• Develop and implement APIs and microservices for seamless integration across platforms.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance tuning of applications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in software development.
• Proactively identify and address technical debt and system improvements.

Skills

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Remote work

React/Vue/Angular

Python/Django

Node.js/Express

Java/Spring

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD/DevOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools

Postman/Swagger

Cloud tooling (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Full-Stack Software Engineer for a fully remote fintech team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and services for a global client base.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers, build APIs and microservices, conduct testing, and participate in code reviews. A strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently in a distributed environment are essential.