Remote Lead Full-Stack Architect & Tech Leader

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health benefits

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Full-Stack Developer to spearhead technical initiatives with a remote-first approach. You will architect, develop, and deploy robust web applications while guiding a team of engineers toward innovation and excellence.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of full-stack experience, strong leadership, and deep expertise in Node.js, Python/ Django, Java/Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Experience leading development teams.
• Backend technologies: Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring Boot.
• Frontend technologies: React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Cloud platforms and containerization (AWS, Azure, GCP; Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage projects remotely.
• Experience with microservices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of full-stack web applications.
• Architect scalable backend systems using Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Develop responsive front-ends with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical requirements.
• Optimize performance, security, and scalability of applications.
• Manage deployment pipelines and CI/CD integrations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends.
• Foster a productive remote development environment.

Skills

Lead teams

Full-stack

Backend: Node.js

Frontend: React/Angular/Vue

Cloud & DevOps

CI/CD

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Django/Flask/Java/Spring Boot

React/Angular/Vue

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Full-Stack Developer to spearhead technical initiatives with a remote-first approach. You will architect, develop, and deploy robust web applications while guiding a team of engineers toward innovation and excellence.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of full-stack experience, strong leadership, and deep expertise in Node.js, Python/ Django, Java/Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks.