Senior Full Stack Engineer (Remote-First)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Home office allowance

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join its distributed team. This remote-first role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to scalable web applications across the stack.

You will mentor junior engineers, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver robust APIs, responsive frontends, and reliable data solutions. A strong background in cloud, CI/CD, and security is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
• Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Expertise in database technologies (SQL: PostgreSQL, MySQL; NoSQL: MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with microservices architecture and scalable APIs.
• Proficiency in Git and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong remote-work communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications across the full stack.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop responsive frontend interfaces.
• Implement robust database solutions and ensure data integrity.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and technology choices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers in a remote setting.
• Champion testing, CI/CD, and security best practices.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Java

Go

React

Angular

Vue.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their innovative and fast-growing team. This is a fully remote-first opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and robust web applications, working across both frontend and backend technologies. The ideal candidate is a seasoned problem-solver with a passion for building high-quality software, optimizing performance, and ensuring a seamless user experience. As a senior member, you'll contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence within a collaborative, distributed team. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who thrives in an independent, remote work environment and is eager to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient web applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop responsive and user-friendly frontend interfaces.
• Implement robust database solutions and ensure data integrity.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the full stack.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and technology selection.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting.
• Champion best practices in software development, including testing, CI/CD, and security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
• Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Expertise in database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with microservices architecture and building scalable APIs.
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, adapted for remote work.
• Experience with agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects using modern technologies.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Exposure to a global client base and diverse projects.