Senior Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote position

Home office expense allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will work across the entire tech stack, delivering scalable web applications—from backend services to frontend interfaces.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, strong Node.js/Python/Java backends, modern frontend skills (React/Angular/Vue), and solid cloud/container knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes). Remote work with flexible hours and bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in full stack development.
• Backend with Node.js, Python, Ruby or Java.
• Frontend with React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Database design with SQL and NoSQL.
• Cloud exposure across AWS/Azure/GCP and containers like Docker/Kubernetes.
• Strong problem solving and remote work independence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
• Build and optimize responsive frontend interfaces with modern frameworks.
• Manage database design and implementation for performance.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers on specs.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infra management.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews.

Tools

Node.js

Python

Ruby

Java

React

Angular

Vue.js

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their talented, fully remote engineering team. This role is integral to the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-quality web applications. You will work across the entire technology stack, from backend services to frontend interfaces, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned developer who thrives in a remote work environment and is passionate about building robust, innovative software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using languages such as Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Build and optimize responsive, user-friendly frontend interfaces using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Manage database design and implementation, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and contribute to infrastructure management.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, participating actively in code reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in full stack development .
• Proficiency in backend development with languages like Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java.
• Strong experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Expertise in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development and home office expenses.
• A collaborative and supportive remote engineering culture.