Remote Full-Stack Developer (Node.js & React)

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized software solutions provider, is actively seeking a talented and motivated Full-Stack Developer to join their fully remote team. This position offers the unique advantage of working from anywhere within South Africa, contributing to the development of innovative web applications that serve a diverse international clientele. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying both front-end and back-end components of our platform, utilizing a modern technology stack. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and thrives in an asynchronous, remote-first work environment. You will collaborate with a distributed team of engineers, product managers, and designers, bringing your expertise to bear on challenging and rewarding projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career without geographical constraints, working with cutting-edge technologies and making a significant contribution to our digital transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable back-end services using Node.js and associated frameworks (e.g., Express.js).
• Design and implement dynamic, responsive front-end interfaces using React.js and related libraries.
• Integrate back-end services with front-end components, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define feature requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain high code quality.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Maintain a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment pipelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in Node.js and experience with relevant frameworks like Express.js.
• Strong expertise in front-end technologies including React, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Understanding of modern web development practices, including CI/CD and testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous team.