Senior Full Stack Developer

About

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Senior Full Stack Developer specializing in Node.js and React to join their innovative technology team. This position is 100% remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications, contributing to both front‑end and back‑end development. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of modern web technologies, a passion for writing clean, efficient code, and a proven ability to lead and mentor junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable back‑end services using Node.js and frameworks like Express.js.
• Develop responsive and user‑friendly front‑end applications using React.js and associated libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration between front‑end and back‑end systems.
• Write efficient, well‑documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement and manage database solutions (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including schema design and query optimization.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver high‑quality software.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and contributing to team learning.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the full stack, identifying and resolving root causes.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection for new projects.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing innovative solutions.
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and security.
• Deploy applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) using CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in full‑stack web development.
• Proven expertise in Node.js for back‑end development and a strong understanding of asynchronous programming.
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+) and modern front‑end frameworks, particularly React.js.
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux or the Context API.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and ORMs.
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture is a plus.

This fully remote role serves clients in the Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA region and across the nation.