Remote Full-Stack Telecom Developer

About the Role

Our client is a forward-thinking telecommunications company seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Full-Stack Telecom Developer to join their expanding digital solutions team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying innovative web applications and backend services that power our client's core telecommunications platforms. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies within the rapidly evolving telecom sector, working collaboratively with a distributed, agile team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong passion for software development, a deep understanding of telecommunications principles, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in a remote-first environment.

You will play a crucial role in enhancing user experience and operational efficiency through robust software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications and services for telecommunications platforms using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Implement and optimize database solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software systems.
• Participate actively in code reviews, sprint planning, and other agile development processes.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in telecommunications and software development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Ensure the security and performance of all developed applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio of web applications and services.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Python/Django, Node.js/Express, Java/Spring, Ruby/Rails).
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of telecommunications concepts and protocols is highly advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a remote team environment.
• Experience with agile methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, including online courses and conference attendance.
• Company-provided equipment and home office setup allowance.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Direct impact on innovative telecommunications products and services.
• Regular virtual team events and social activities.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.