Senior Full Stack Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Professional development

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer for a permanent, fully remote role within South Africa. You will design, build, and maintain scalable web applications, using modern front-end frameworks and back-end services.

Collaborate with product, design, and QA to deliver features, APIs, and robust databases. You will mentor junior developers and help shape architecture, testing, and DevOps practices in a remote-first team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in full-stack development.
• Experience with React/Angular/Vue.js and Node.js or Python back-ends.
• Databases: PostgreSQL/MySQL and/or MongoDB.
• Cloud platforms and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack web apps.
• Write clean, maintainable front-end and back-end code.
• Collaborate with product teams on requirements and specs.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and databases.
• Implement tests and ensure performance, security, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning.
• Mentor junior developers and foster technical excellence.

Skills

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Django/Flask

Java/Spring

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering SaaS company developing cutting-edge solutions for the finance industry, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer for a permanent, fully remote position. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our robust web applications. We are looking for a developer with a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance applications, coupled with a strong understanding of modern development practices. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver innovative features and enhance our platform's capabilities. If you thrive in a remote-first, collaborative environment and are passionate about tackling complex technical challenges, this is the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for both front-end and back-end services.
• Collaborate with product teams to define feature requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and database schemas.
• Implement and maintain robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring).
• Expertise in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, suitable for a remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful financial technology products.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive remote work culture.
• Generous leave policy.