Full Stack Software Engineer

Location:South Africa (100% Remote)

Compensation:USD $2,800 – $4,000 per month, depending on experience

Contract Type:Independent Contractor Agreement

Working Hours:Standard South Africa business hours

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing health technology company serving clients across Africa. This role will play a key part in building, maintaining, and improving the company's technology platform while supporting continued growth and innovation.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of technical execution, and can work independently with minimal supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable solutions, and making a direct impact on a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full stack software development initiatives across the platform.
Design, build, maintain, and enhance scalable web applications and internal systems.
Develop and support both front-end and back-end functionality.
Collaborate with leadership and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues efficiently.
Improve system performance, reliability, security, and user experience.
Support integrations, APIs, databases, and platform enhancements.
Contribute to product improvements based on client feedback and operational needs.
Maintain clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
Communicate project progress, timelines, and potential blockers effectively.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, or similar role.
Strong expertise across both front-end and back-end development.
Experience building and maintaining scalable web applications.
Strong understanding of APIs, databases, system architecture, and software engineering best practices.
Ability to independently manage projects from planning through deployment.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within HealthTech, SaaS, AI, or other technology-driven businesses.
Experience supporting software products across multiple countries or regions.
Experience working with distributed or fully remote teams.
Previous experience in a technical lead or ownership-focused role.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and modern deployment workflows.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong Full Stack Engineer based in South Africa who can take ownership of development efforts and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal supervision. They are proactive, reliable, and capable of adding value quickly while helping drive the continued growth of a technology platform serving clients across Africa.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving problems independently, and contributing to a high-performance team where accountability and results are highly valued.

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