Remote Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Stock options

Laptop provided

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, develop, test, and deploy robust full-stack applications, collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver high-impact features.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture decisions in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development, strong backend and frontend skills, cloud and containerization experience, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with modern backend languages and frameworks.
• Proficient frontend skills with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Develop and implement APIs and backend services.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Software development

Frontend technologies

Backend languages

Cloud platforms

Agile

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

React

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm renowned for its innovative solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join their world-class engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust and scalable full-stack applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies, coupled with a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to bring innovative features to life. This role is perfect for a proactive engineer who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment and is eager to contribute to high-impact projects. Your technical expertise will be crucial in driving the company's technological advancements and maintaining its position as an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Develop and implement APIs and backend services.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go) and its frameworks.
• Strong experience with frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• A highly competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Company-provided high-performance laptop and home office stipend.
• Opportunities for professional development, attending virtual conferences, and training.
• Contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Unlimited paid time off (discretionary).
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• A challenging and stimulating work environment with a talented global team.