Senior Full Stack Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Home office setup allowance

Collaborative remote team

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer for a fully remote team. You will design, build, and optimize end-to-end web applications, tying frontend and backend services together with scalable APIs. The role requires leadership in code quality and collaboration across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of full-stack experience and proficient in React/Angular with Node.js or Python, plus database and cloud platform experience. Remote work flexibility offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency in frontend technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React/Angular) and backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java).
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and ability to thrive in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement both frontend and backend components of web applications.
• Utilize modern frameworks such as React or Angular for frontend development and Node.js or Python for backend services.
• Build and maintain robust APIs, ensuring efficient data exchange between systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across the full stack.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting.

Skills

JavaScript

React

Angular

Node.js

Python

Java

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

REST APIs

DevOps

Agile

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HTML

CSS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their dynamic, fully remote engineering team. This role is integral to developing and enhancing complex web applications from concept to deployment, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend systems. You will leverage your expertise in a wide range of technologies to build scalable, performant, and user-centric solutions. Working remotely, you'll collaborate with a talented international team, contributing significantly to product innovation and technical excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer seeking autonomy, impact, and the flexibility of a remote career.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement both frontend and backend components of web applications.
• Utilize modern frameworks such as React or Angular for frontend development and Node.js or Python for backend services.
• Build and maintain robust APIs, ensuring efficient data exchange between systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across the full stack.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, participating actively in 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 work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in frontend technologies (JavaScript , HTML, CSS, React/Angular) and backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java).
• Experience with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS , Azure).
• Solid understanding of software development principles, including Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and full remote work flexibility.
• Generous professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Home office setup allowance.