Senior Web Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,652,000 - 2,644,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Home office setup allowance

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Web Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies, while mentoring junior developers in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment.

Lead architectural discussions, ensure code quality through reviews, and drive performance, security, and reliability across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong back-end experience (Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails, Java/Spring).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using modern tech stacks.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code for front-end and back-end components.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.

Skills

Front-end frameworks

Back-end languages

APIs

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Git

CI/CD

Web performance

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic and fully remote engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance web applications. This position requires a strong understanding of front-end and back-end technologies, best practices in software development, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior developers, and drive innovation in a collaborative, remote-first environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable web applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members and ensuring code quality.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails, Java/Spring).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work schedule.
• Allowance for home office setup and continuous learning resources.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive remote engineering culture.