Senior Full Stack Developer - Cloud Applications - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior full stack developer to join a remote-first team building cloud-based applications. You will design, implement, and deploy scalable services across the stack, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with modern front-end and back-end technologies, cloud platforms, and best practices for scalable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Proficient in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with back-end languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), databases (SQL/NoSQL), and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end interfaces and back-end services for cloud applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using modern languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python, Java, React, Angular).
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software, ensuring smooth operation and user satisfaction.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Django

Flask

Java

Spring

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their innovative team, working in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for the development and enhancement of their cloud-based applications, requiring expertise across the entire software development lifecycle. You will design, build, and deploy robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications, working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating elegant solutions, proficient in modern web technologies, and eager to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced, and remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain both front-end user interfaces and back-end services for cloud applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, React, Angular).
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software, ensuring smooth operation and user satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern frameworks like React or Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with back-end development languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), databases (SQL/NoSQL), and containerization (Docker).
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, version control (Git), and CI/CD principles.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects in a supportive remote team.