Senior Full Stack Developer (FinTech)

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech innovator based in the picturesque city of Cape Town, Western Cape , is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Full Stack Developer to join their cutting-edge development team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in South Africa while working with a dynamic and collaborative international team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated web applications and backend services that power our client's innovative financial products. We are looking for a developer with a passion for clean code, robust architecture, and a solid understanding of the entire development lifecycle, from front-end interfaces to back-end logic and database management. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of digital finance and work with a company that values creativity, technical excellence, and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient full-stack web applications.
• Build robust and secure backend services using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop intuitive and responsive user interfaces using front-end technologies.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python (Django/Flask), Node.js, or Java (Spring).
• Strong experience with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORMs.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Be part of a pioneering company in the FinTech space.
• Contribute to impactful financial solutions.