Remote Software Engineer - Full Stack Development

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Software Engineer to join a fast-growing tech team building web applications and services from anywhere in South Africa. You will work across the full development lifecycle, crafting scalable backend services and engaging frontend interfaces with modern frameworks.

The role emphasizes collaboration, quality, and continuous learning in a supportive remote environment, with opportunities to work on impactful projects and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/SE.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency with backend languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, Go).
• Strong frontend skills (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Understanding of RESTful API design and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Develop responsive frontend interfaces using modern JS frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement automated testing to ensure quality and reliability.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Backend

Frontend

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm seeking talented and motivated Remote Software Engineers to join their innovative product development team. This role is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust web applications and services. We are looking for engineers with a strong foundation in full-stack development, passionate about building scalable and high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality code. You will contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, working closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to bring new features and products to life. This is an exceptional chance to make a significant impact, working on challenging projects using modern technologies and best practices in software engineering. Our client values continuous learning and provides resources to support your professional growth in the ever-evolving tech landscape, all from the comfort of your chosen remote workspace. The focus is on creating innovative solutions that drive business value and enhance user experience across global platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using (Specific Backend Language/Framework, e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Develop responsive and user-friendly frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement automated testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in backend development languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, Go).
• Strong experience with frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL, e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote work.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.
• Access to a comprehensive suite of modern development tools and technologies.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Flexible working hours.
• A culture that promotes innovation, learning, and collaboration.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.
• The chance to shape the future of a cutting-edge technology product.