Remote Senior Full Stack Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications from anywhere in South Africa. You will work across front-end and back-end, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver robust features and performant services.

You will apply expertise in React or similar frameworks, Node.js or Python/Java back-ends, and databases, while shaping technical strategy and contributing to code quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven senior experience in full-stack development.
• Strong skills in at least one front-end framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Extensive back-end experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack web applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code across the stack.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to ship features.
• Develop responsive UIs with modern front-end frameworks.
• Build back-end APIs with Node.js, Python, Java, or C#.
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and optimize queries.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical strategy.

Skills

Senior full-stack experience

React/Front-end framework

Node.js/Python/Java back-end

SQL/NoSQL databases

REST APIs

CI/CD

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

CI/CD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Senior Full Stack Developer to join their innovative engineering team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying high-quality web applications and services, contributing to both front-end and back-end development. This role requires a deep understanding of modern web technologies, a passion for building scalable and performant software, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences and robust functionalities. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, a strong communicator, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced remote environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our client's core products, contribute to technical strategy, and grow your career within a company that values innovation and developer empowerment from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack web applications and services. Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code across the entire technology stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). Design and implement robust back-end services and APIs using languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, or C#. Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to design schemas, write efficient queries, and manage data. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team. Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy discussions.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a significant portion in a senior capacity. Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and related technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript). Strong experience with back-end development languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js/Express, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring). Solid understanding of database design and management (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services. Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus. Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote team. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package designed for remote professionals. This includes robust health and wellness benefits, a generous retirement savings plan, and flexible paid time off. A home office stipend is provided to ensure a productive and comfortable working environment. Continuous learning and professional development are actively encouraged, with support for certifications and training. Join a dynamic and innovative company culture that fosters collaboration and empowers its engineers. This role offers significant opportunities for career growth and the chance to work on challenging projects shaping the future of our SaaS products from anywhere in South Africa.