Senior Full Stack Developer - Cloud Solutions

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24, a rapidly expanding tech firm, seeks an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer for a fully remote, high-performance engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications, spanning backend services, databases, and modern frontends.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in full-stack roles, hands-on with microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). You will mentor juniors, collaborate with product managers, and contribute to scalable, high-quality software

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional full-stack experience.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks.
• Database design/management (SQL/NoSQL).

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable backend services and APIs.
• Develop frontend interfaces with modern JS frameworks.
• Manage SQL/NoSQL databases for performance.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product management on requirements.
• Mentor developers and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot full-stack issues.

Skills

Full-stack development

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Frontend development

Backend development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding technology firm seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their fully remote, high-performing engineering team. This is a critical role focused on designing, developing, and deploying scalable, robust cloud-based applications and services. You will leverage your expertise across the entire stack, from backend development and database management to frontend implementation and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in developing microservices architectures, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and a passion for building innovative solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, other engineers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements, architect solutions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software. This is a fully remote position, demanding strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a distributed team. You will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs using languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
• Build and maintain user-friendly frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Manage and optimize database systems (SQL and NoSQL) for performance and scalability.
• Architect, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews and technical decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language and experience with microservices architecture.
• Demonstrable experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and associated services.
• Expertise in frontend development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks.
• Solid understanding of database design and management (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to development challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Highly competitive annual salary of R .
• Opportunity to work on challenging, impactful cloud projects.
• Professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Contribution to cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.