Senior Full Stack Developer - FinTech

Placements24; Soweto; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote position

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Remote work stipend

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a rapidly growing FinTech startup. You will design, build, and maintain front-end and back-end modules, ensuring performance, scalability, and security in a fully remote environment.

The role requires 7+ years in full-stack development, proficiency with React or similar, Node.js or Python, experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), API design (REST/GraphQL), and cloud/container tech.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end (React/Angular/Vue) and back-end (Node.js/Python/Java) technologies.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• API design and development experience (RESTful, GraphQL).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code for front-end and back-end systems.
• Develop and manage APIs for service integration.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security.

Skills

React

Node.js

Python

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RESTful API

GraphQL

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Django/Flask

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech startup, is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for the development and enhancement of their innovative financial technology platform. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of the application, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate possesses a strong proficiency across various programming languages, databases, and frameworks, with a deep understanding of financial services technology and best practices. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, user-centric financial solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape a cutting-edge platform from the ground up in a fully remote, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Develop and manage APIs, ensuring seamless integration between different services.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional user interfaces.
• Implement and manage database schemas and queries.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical roadmap planning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in FinTech and full-stack development.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Demonstrated experience with API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with FinTech concepts and regulations is highly advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for equity options.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for significant impact and career growth in a booming FinTech sector.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and remote work stipends.
• Dynamic and innovative work culture.
• Chance to work on groundbreaking financial technology solutions.