Technical Lead, Full-Stack Platform – Remote

The Flex; Remote; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global property technology company is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to own the architecture and technical direction of their platform. You will lead initiatives with Node.js, React, and AWS to design scalable systems and APIs, ensuring excellent user experiences. This role emphasizes technical leadership with responsibility for system integration and performance. Join a dynamic team where your decisions will drive real impact and shape the future of global living. Remote work is encouraged.

Benefits

Performance-based rewards

Remote-first work policy

High ownership with autonomy

Qualifications

• Strong senior-level experience with Node.js, React, and AWS (serverless).
• Proven ownership of system architecture and complex distributed systems.
• Deep experience designing and scaling API-first platforms.
• Experience with Python / FastAPI for automation or data services (bonus).
• A history of building production-grade systems used at real scale.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture powering bookings, payments, and guest experience.
• Deliver critical features end-to-end across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
• Architect scalable, well-structured APIs for internal tools and external partners.
• Build event-driven services that replace manual operations across the company.
• Own integrations with platforms such as Airbnb and Stripe.

Skills

Node.js

React

AWS (serverless)

system architecture

API-first platforms

Python / FastAPI

production-grade systems

code quality

reliability

performance

Job description

A global property technology company is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to own the architecture and technical direction of their platform. You will lead initiatives with Node.js, React, and AWS to design scalable systems and APIs, ensuring excellent user experiences. This role emphasizes technical leadership with responsibility for system integration and performance. Join a dynamic team where your decisions will drive real impact and shape the future of global living. Remote work is encouraged.