Senior Full Stack Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Remote-friendly culture

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer for a remote role to design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.

You will work with React/Angular/Vue, Node.js, Python or Java, and databases like PostgreSQL/MySQL or NoSQL, across AWS/Azure/GCP with Docker. This role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Proficiency with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong back-end experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or C#.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs to connect frontend and backend.
• Write clean, tested, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver features.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and team growth.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing, fully remote engineering team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable web applications and services that form the backbone of our client's offerings. This position requires a blend of strong front-end and back-end expertise, along with a passion for building high-quality software. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging problems and make a significant impact in a remote-first environment that prioritizes autonomy and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using modern full-stack technologies.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs , ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Write clean, efficient, well-tested, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences and features.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability, addressing performance bottlenecks across the stack.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and contributing to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, including state management.
• Strong experience with backend development languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, C#) and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training budgets and conference attendance.
• A supportive and engaging remote work culture with regular team-building activities and virtual events.