Remote Full-Stack Software Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Stock options potential

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Full-Stack Software Engineer to join a distributed engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications powering financial services, using Python/Node.js, React/Vue, and secure data practices.

The role is fully remote within South Africa, with a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-stack experience, strong backend and frontend skills, and familiarity with cloud

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Experience with front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, well-documented code using Python/Node.js/Go and modern frameworks.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into features.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews.
• Ensure security, testing (unit/integration) and performance optimizations.

Skills

Full-stack development

REST/GraphQL

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Code quality

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

PostgreSQL/MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering fintech company with a global reach, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Full-Stack Software Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure web applications that power our client's innovative financial services. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of both front-end and back-end technologies, a passion for elegant code, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver exceptional software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our users. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge technology platform in the financial sector, with significant room for professional growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and high-performance web applications across the full stack.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python/Django, Node.js/Express, React/Vue.js, SQL/NoSQL databases).
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specifications and user-friendly features.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement robust security measures and data protection protocols.
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology selection decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in production environments.
• Actively participate in an Agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one back-end language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go) and associated frameworks.
• Extensive experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Proven experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Solid understanding of API design principles (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, including online courses and conference attendance.
• Work on impactful projects within the rapidly evolving fintech industry.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.