Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Remote-first culture

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with Full Stack expertise to join our fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable web applications that drive our core business operations.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Full Stack experience, strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js) and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Full Stack development.
• Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js) and backend technologies (Node.js/Python/Java/Ruby).
• Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and remote-work skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack code (frontend and backend).
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.

Skills

Full stack development

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Tools

React/Angular/Vue.js

Node.js/Python/Java/Ruby

PostgreSQL/MySQL

MongoDB

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with Full Stack development expertise to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable web applications that drive their core business operations. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a strong communicator, and passionate about building exceptional user experiences and backend systems, thriving in a virtual environment that emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and technical excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code across the full stack (frontend and backend).
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Full Stack development.
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby).
• Deep understanding of database technologies, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and remote work stipend.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and conference attendance.
• A collaborative and inclusive remote-first company culture.