Remote Full-Stack Engineer for Scalable Learning Platform

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,164,000 - 1,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a pioneering technology firm, is seeking a talented Remote Full-Stack Developer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, build, and deploy scalable web applications, working closely with product managers, designers, and engineers in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has strong frontend and backend skills, a portfolio of diverse web projects, and experience with React or similar frameworks, Node.js, and modern databases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong backend experience with Node.js/Express, Python/Django/Flask, Ruby on Rails, or Java/Spring.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Git.
• Understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications, covering both frontend and backend components.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code for various parts of the application.
• Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers to translate requirements and mockups into functional features.
• Implement and optimize database schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs to facilitate data exchange between frontend and backend systems.
• Ensure the responsiveness and performance of applications across devices and browsers.
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in full-stack development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Skills

Full-Stack

React

Node.js

Python

Django

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

AWS

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a pioneering technology firm, is seeking a talented Remote Full-Stack Developer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, build, and deploy scalable web applications, working closely with product managers, designers, and engineers in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has strong frontend and backend skills, a portfolio of diverse web projects, and experience with React or similar frameworks, Node.js, and modern databases.