Remote Lead Full Stack Developer - FinTech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Stock options

Flexible hours

Learning budget

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to join its fully remote team in South Africa. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications that power our platforms, mentoring junior developers and driving technical decisions in a remote-first environment.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, leadership capability, and proficiency across React/Angular/Vue.js and Node.js/Python/Java/Go, plus cloud, Docker/Kubernetes, and REST/GraphQL skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in lead or senior roles.
• Deep proficiency in frontend (React/Angular/Vue.js) and backend (Node.js/Python/Java/Go).
• Strong knowledge of databases and ORM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack web applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of developers to foster technical excellence.
• Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into specs.
• Write clean, documented code for both frontend and backend, and drive CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Full-stack development

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

Go

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a disruptive force in the FinTech space, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to join their fully remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of financial technology from the comfort of your home office. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable web applications that power our client's innovative platforms. As a lead, you will mentor junior developers, drive technical decision-making, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and efficient software solutions. If you are passionate about building cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote-first environment, this role is for you. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, with a primary focus on asynchronous communication and independent work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Mentor and guide a team of talented developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Architect scalable and resilient solutions, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, driving innovation within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proven experience in a lead or senior developer role, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Expertise in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Go).
• Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote team environment.
• Experience with FinTech or financial services is a significant plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work infrastructure support.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking FinTech products.
• Generous leave allowance and paid time off.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including online courses and conferences.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee stock options.
• Annual performance reviews and salary adjustments.