Senior Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Learning resources

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications across frontend and backend, influencing architecture and best practices.

You will work with RESTful APIs, cloud platforms, and databases while mentoring newer engineers and delivering robust solutions in a distributed, forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency with frontend technologies and modern frameworks.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications across frontend and backend.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs; integrate with third-party services.
• Architect scalable database solutions and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers on requirements.
• Implement automated testing strategies and ensure code quality.
• Mentor junior developers and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Full stack expertise

REST APIs

Mentoring

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic and entirely remote engineering team. In this critical role, you will design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-quality web applications, working across both frontend and backend systems. You will contribute to architectural decisions, implement best practices, and collaborate with a talented group of engineers to deliver robust and innovative solutions. This position is ideal for a developer who thrives on complex challenges, enjoys full-cycle development, and seeks to make a significant impact within a distributed, forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for both frontend and backend systems.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Architect and implement scalable database solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define features and technical requirements.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong experience with backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring, Ruby/Rails).
• Expertise in database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Benefits

• An attractive salary package with regular performance-based reviews.
• The flexibility and convenience of a fully remote position.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Generous allocation of paid time off and holidays.
• Access to continuous learning resources and professional development opportunities.