Senior Full Stack Developer (Mern Stack)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Stock options or bonuses

Cutting-edge development tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will own end-to-end development across MERN stack, deliver scalable web apps, and collaborate with product managers and designers.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong API design, and a passion for clean code. This remote position offers flexible hours and exposure to cutting-edge cloud and testing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency with MERN stack and RESTful API design.
• Solid JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3 fundamentals.
• Experience with version control (Git).
• Cloud platform experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Enzyme).
• Strong database design and data modeling skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy scalable full-stack applications using the MERN stack.
• Create robust backend services and APIs with Node.js and Express.js.
• Build responsive frontend components with React.js.
• Manage and optimize MongoDB databases for storage and retrieval.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to deliver features.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability and security.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills

MERN stack

JavaScript ES6+

RESTful APIs

React

Node.js

Express.js

MongoDB

Git

Cloud platforms

Testing frameworks

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

MongoDB

Express.js

React.js

Node.js

Git

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a pioneering tech company that is revolutionizing the online services sector. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) to join their dynamic and fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for building and scaling robust, high-performance web applications that serve a global user base. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both frontend and backend development, a passion for clean code, and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences. As a fully remote position, you will enjoy the freedom and flexibility to work from your preferred location while collaborating closely with a talented, distributed team. Join a company that is at the forefront of technological innovation and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy scalable and performant full-stack web applications using the MERN stack.
• Design and implement robust backend services and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Build responsive and interactive frontend components using React.js.
• Manage and optimize MongoDB databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Implement comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the entire application stack.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency with the MERN stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
• Experience in building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficiency with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Enzyme).
• Strong understanding of database design principles and data modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary between ZAR.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and skill development.
• Generous stock options or performance bonuses.
• Access to cutting-edge development tools and technologies.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social activities.
• Ample paid time off.