Remote Full-Stack Software Developer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Stock options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Full-Stack Software Developer to design, develop, test, and deploy robust web applications across the full technology stack. This fully remote role offers flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere with a distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in full-stack development, proficiency with React and Node.js, and solid experience with databases and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional full-stack web development.
• Proficiency with React, Node.js and REST APIs.
• Experience with databases and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following best practices.
• Develop and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

Node.js

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm seeking a talented and self-motivated Remote Full-Stack Software Developer. This position is entirely remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust web applications and services across the entire technology stack. The ideal candidate is passionate about writing clean, efficient code, has a strong understanding of modern software development principles, and excels in a distributed team environment. This is an exciting chance to join an innovative company and shape the future of our digital products, regardless of your physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications using front-end and back-end technologies.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following best practices.
• Develop and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby/Rails, Java/Spring).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Employees benefit from health insurance, opportunities for professional development and online training, and a stock options program.
• You'll be part of a forward-thinking, globally distributed team that values innovation and work-life balance, contributing to exciting projects from the comfort of your chosen location.