Senior Full-Stack Developer (Remote-First)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Learning budget

Remote-friendly environment

Diverse team projects

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a seasoned Senior Full-Stack Developer for a fully remote role. You will architect and implement across front-end and back-end to build robust, scalable web applications within a distributed team.

The ideal candidate will lead technical design, problem-solving, and deliver high-quality software while collaborating with product and design teams. This remote-first position emphasizes flexibility and performance in a fast-growing engineering department.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Full-Stack Developer with complex web apps.
• Proficiency in Python, Node.js, Java, or Ruby.
• Experience with JS frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications (front-end and back-end).
• Architect scalable server-side logic and databases.
• Develop responsive front-end interfaces using modern frameworks.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to define requirements.
• Implement and manage robust API integrations.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Backend languages

Frontend frameworks

Databases

RESTful APIs

Cloud & Containers

Algorithms & data structures

Remote collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our dynamic and expanding engineering department. This is a critical, fully remote position, designed for individuals who excel in building robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. As a remote-first company, we offer the ultimate flexibility while maintaining a highly collaborative and productive environment. You will play a pivotal role in architecting and implementing both front-end and back-end solutions, contributing significantly to the evolution of our core platform. We are looking for a technically proficient individual with a strong command of multiple programming languages and frameworks, a passion for clean code, and a collaborative spirit. This role demands leadership in technical design, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering exceptional software solutions within a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications, encompassing both front-end and back-end development.
• Architect scalable and resilient server-side logic and databases.
• Develop user-friendly and responsive front-end interfaces using modern frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define project requirements and deliver high-quality software.
• Implement and manage robust API integrations.
• Conduct code reviews, identify potential issues, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the stack.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Full-Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio of complex web application development.
• Proficiency in back-end languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Ruby.
• Expertise in front-end technologies including JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development budget.
• A fully remote work environment fostering work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team on innovative projects.