Remote Full-Stack Web Developer — EdTech (Contract)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance contract

Remote in South Africa

Access to EdTech projects

Global team

Long-term engagement opportunities

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Full-Stack Web Developer to join a leading EdTech innovator. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining educational platforms.

You should be proficient in modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js), back-end stacks (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring, Ruby on Rails), databases (SQL/NoSQL), RESTful APIs, cloud platforms, and Docker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computing or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern front-end JavaScript framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong backend experience with Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring, or Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases; RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker; Git for version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement user-friendly, responsive web applications and features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code for front-end and back-end development.
• Develop and manage robust database solutions (SQL, NoSQL).
• Integrate with third-party APIs and services to enhance functionality.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers in a remote setting.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology stack selections.
• Ensure applications are scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in web development and EdTech.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring

Ruby on Rails

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Git

Remote work

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Full-Stack Web Developer to join a leading EdTech innovator. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining educational platforms.

You should be proficient in modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js), back-end stacks (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring, Ruby on Rails), databases (SQL/NoSQL), RESTful APIs, cloud platforms, and Docker.