Remote Graduate Full-Stack Developer

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Mentorship & training

Growth opportunities

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Graduate Full-Stack Developer role. This fully remote position within South Africa focuses on learning modern front-end and back-end development in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

You will build scalable web apps, work with React/Angular/Vue on the frontend, and Node.js/Python/Java on the backend, utilizing SQL/NoSQL databases and RESTful APIs. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one modern front-end JS framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Back-end experience with Node.js, Python, or Java and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases; Git proficiency.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and collaborative skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features for web applications using modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Design and develop back-end services and APIs with Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases to store and retrieve data.
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to ship new features.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technology choices.
• Ensure UI/UX feasibility and align with designs.

Skills

Front-end JS framework

Back-end languages

RESTful APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing tech startup seeking motivated and innovative Graduate Full-Stack Developers to join their entirely remote team. This is a unique opportunity for recent computer science or software engineering graduates to gain hands‑on experience in both front‑end and back‑end development. You will contribute to building scalable web applications, working on challenging projects that require creative problem‑solving and strong technical skills. Our client fosters a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, providing extensive support and mentorship to help you grow your career. As a fully remote role, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa , while collaborating closely with a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features for web applications using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Design and develop robust back-end services and APIs using languages like Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to manage and retrieve data efficiently.
• Write clean, efficient, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to define and ship new features.
• Participate actively in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology selection.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one modern front-end JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with back-end development using languages like Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and their implementation.
• Understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• A proactive attitude and a passion for software development.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for significant professional growth.
• Our client invests in their employees' development through ongoing training, access to online learning platforms, and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• You'll be part of an innovative and supportive team, working on exciting projects with a global impact.
• Embrace the freedom and flexibility of remote work while building a rewarding career in software development.
• This position is open to candidates across South Africa , offering a truly remote experience.