Senior Software Developer (Full Stack)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Home office setup stipend

Flexible working hours

Professional development budget

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer (Full Stack) for a remote-first fintech startup. You will design, build, and deploy scalable web applications across the complete technology stack, delivering robust APIs and modern UI frameworks.

You will mentor juniors, influence architectural choices, and collaborate with product teams in a distributed environment. The role emphasizes autonomy, continuous improvement, and a growth-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with back-end development, including building RESTful APIs and working with server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications across the full technology stack.
• Design and implement intuitive and responsive user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build robust and efficient server-side logic, APIs, and microservices using backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Go).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, security, and user experience.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the entire application lifecycle.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, technology selection, and the overall technical strategy.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

Angular

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

Node.js

Python

Go

Java

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Agile methodologies

Remote collaboration

Fintech experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge fintech startup, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Developer (Full Stack) to join their dynamic and fully remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative financial technology solutions within a fast-paced, agile environment. As a remote-first company, we embrace flexibility, empower our developers with autonomy, and foster a strong sense of collaboration through digital channels. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and deploying robust web applications, encompassing both front-end user interfaces and back-end services. If you are passionate about creating impactful software and thrive in a distributed, collaborative culture, this role offers significant growth potential and the chance to shape the future of fintech.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications across the full technology stack.
• Design and implement intuitive and responsive user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build robust and efficient server-side logic, APIs, and microservices using backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Go).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, security, and user experience.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the entire application lifecycle.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, technology selection, and the overall technical strategy.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with back-end development, including building RESTful APIs and working with server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, etc.).
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, essential for thriving in a remote team environment.
• Experience in the fintech industry is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement savings plan.
• As a remote-first organization, we provide significant flexibility, including adjustable working hours and a home office setup stipend.
• Employees benefit from generous paid time off, ample professional development opportunities, including training budgets and conference attendance, and regular virtual team-building events.
• We cultivate an inclusive, innovative culture that values autonomy, continuous learning, and the well-being of our distributed team.
• This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects with a leading fintech company from anywhere.