Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

Development budget

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our innovative, fully remote team. You will design, develop, and deploy high-quality software across frontend and backend, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote-first environment, writing clean, scalable code and helping shape our product offerings for a globally distributed user base.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript + React/Angular/Vue.js.
• Backend: Node.js or Python/Django or Java/Spring Boot or C#/.NET.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL or NoSQL databases.
• Cloud platforms and containers (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and remote work ability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack applications.
• Build backend services and APIs for performance and reliability.
• Develop responsive frontend interfaces.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable code across the stack.
• Troubleshoot issues in development and production.

Skills

Full-stack development

React/Angular/Vue.js

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring Boot

C#/.NET

PostgreSQL/MySQL

NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker & Kubernetes

Remote collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join their innovative and fully remote team. This role is critical for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions that drive the company's technological advancements. You will contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance, working on both frontend and backend components. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented engineer to leverage their broad skill set in a flexible, remote-first environment, collaborating with a high-performing team and shaping the future of our product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust full-stack applications using modern technologies and best practices.
• Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Develop responsive and user-friendly frontend interfaces that provide an excellent user experience.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into functional software.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code across the entire technology stack.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring Boot, C#/.NET).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and fully remote work culture.