Senior Full Stack Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer for a fully remote role, contributing to sophisticated web applications from front-end to back-end. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable systems while collaborating with a global team to drive technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full stack experience, strong JS front-end skills (HTML/CSS/JS) and solid API design expertise, with exposure to databases like PostgreSQL or MongoDB and cloud platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Strong front-end skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern JS frameworks.
• Proficient in backend languages and API design.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack web applications.
• Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Build and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and microservices using languages like Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Manage and optimize database performance to ensure data integrity and responsiveness.
• Write clean, well-documented, and tested code with thorough code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers in a remote setting.

Skills

5+ years experience

Frontend development

Backend development

API design

Database design

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Go

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer for a fully remote position, contributing to projects that impact their operations near East London . This role is vital for building and enhancing sophisticated web applications, taking ownership from front-end user interfaces to robust back-end services. You will collaborate with a global team, driving technical excellence and delivering high-quality software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a flexible, remote work environment with significant technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Build and maintain efficient server-side logic, APIs, and microservices using languages like Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Manage and optimize database performance (SQL and NoSQL) to ensure data integrity and application responsiveness.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating in rigorous code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Expertise in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern JS frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages and frameworks, along with API design principles.
• Solid experience with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development and continuous learning.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and individual growth.