Senior Full-Stack Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote-first

Health insurance

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer for a fully remote role servicing clients across South Africa. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies, collaborate with product managers and designers, and mentor junior developers in a remote-first engineering team.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of full-stack experience (JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Java) and strong database skills (PostgreSQL/MySQL).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Proficiency in front-end JS frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Strong back-end experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using full-stack technologies.
• Write clean, well-documented code for front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship new features.
• Develop and manage APIs, databases, and server-side logic.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and tech selection.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Remote work

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python (Django/Flask)

Java (Spring)

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer to join their dynamic and entirely remote engineering team. This position offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work from any location within South Africa. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications and services. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong command of modern programming languages and frameworks. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build robust, high-performance solutions that meet user needs and business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers in a collaborative, remote-first environment. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for clean code, efficient architecture, and delivering exceptional software. Your contributions will be vital to our product's evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust web applications using modern full-stack technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Develop and manage APIs, databases, and server-side logic.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and technology selection.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks such as Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Java (Spring), or Ruby on Rails.
• Expertise in database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage tasks in a remote setting.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying scalable applications for clients in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Benefits

• This position offers the ultimate flexibility of being fully remote.
• Our client provides a highly competitive salary, excellent health insurance, opportunities for continuous professional development, and access to cutting-edge technologies.
• You will work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued.
• We also offer stock options for senior positions, generous annual leave, and a supportive team culture.
• Embrace the freedom of remote work and contribute to impactful projects from anywhere in South Africa.