Senior Full Stack Developer
EyeCarePro
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at EyeCarePro explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
EyeCareProis the growth engine behind North America's leading optometric practices. We deliver full-funnel digital marketing and innovative SaaS tools that help eyecare businesses attract more patients, improve efficiency, and grow sustainably in a competitive healthcare landscape.
With five consecutive EyeVote Awards for excellence in Online and Social Media Marketing, we are recognized not just for our results but for how we achieve them. Our team operates with the structure of a product company and the agility of a marketing agency, backed by a fully remote global workforce.
Our culture is grounded in collaboration, empathy, and a data-driven mindset. We thrive on curiosity, proactive problem-solving, and a strong desire to learn, improve, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital environment.
About the RoleWe are hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer to help expand and improve our core SaaS platform. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Laravel and Angular, thrives in a remote team, and is eager to take ownership of product functionality that supports thousands of eyecare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
* Enhance and implement new features for our SaaS product
Enhance and implement new features for our SaaS product
* Develop robust backend systems using PHP and Laravel
Develop robust backend systems using PHP and Laravel
* Build and manage microservices within Docker and Kubernetes
Build and manage microservices within Docker and Kubernetes
* Design and maintain RESTful APIs for integrations and internal tools
Design and maintain RESTful APIs for integrations and internal tools
* Contribute to front-end development using Angular and SASS
Contribute to front-end development using Angular and SASS
* Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs and performance issues
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs and performance issues
* Continuously optimize application scalability and reliability
Continuously optimize application scalability and reliability
* Participate in code reviews and uphold software development best practices
Participate in code reviews and uphold software development best practices
Required Skills and Experience
* Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
* 7+ years of full stack development experience with strong PHP and Laravel expertise
7+ years of full stack development experience with strong PHP and Laravel expertise
* Advanced JavaScript skills, with at least 7 years of experience
Advanced JavaScript skills, with at least 7 years of experience
* 5+ years of experience with SPA frameworks (Angular preferred, React or Vue.js acceptable)
5+ years of experience with SPA frameworks (Angular preferred, React or Vue.js acceptable)
* Strong SQL skills with experience in MySQL or PostgreSQL
Strong SQL skills with experience in MySQL or PostgreSQL
* Proficient with Git, automated testing, and modern development workflows
Proficient with Git, automated testing, and modern development workflows
* Strong understanding of core computer science concepts
Strong understanding of core computer science concepts
* Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in a microservices environment
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in a microservices environment
* Bonus: Familiarity with Laravel or Symfony, and optometry EHR systems such as OfficeMate, Crystal, or RevolutionEHR
Bonus: Familiarity with Laravel or Symfony, and optometry EHR systems such as OfficeMate, Crystal, or RevolutionEHR
Work Requirements
* 100% percent remote role
100% percent remote role
* Must be based anywhere but available to work 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, Monday to Friday
Must be based anywhere but available to work 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, Monday to Friday
* Must provide:A reliable, high-speed internet connectionA quiet, professional workspacePersonal computer, monitors, and required work equipmentLoad-shedding backup if applicable
Must provide:
* A reliable, high-speed internet connection
A reliable, high-speed internet connection
* A quiet, professional workspace
A quiet, professional workspace
* Personal computer, monitors, and required work equipment
Personal computer, monitors, and required work equipment
* Load-shedding backup if applicable
Load-shedding backup if applicable
Why JoinEyeCarePro
* Competitive salary and paid time off
Competitive salary and paid time off
* Fully remote work environment
Fully remote work environment
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Help shape real-world solutions used by eyecare practices across North America
Help shape real-world solutions used by eyecare practices across North America
* Join a team that values execution, experimentation, and excellence
Join a team that values execution, experimentation, and excellence
How to ApplyIf you are passionate about product development and building tools that make a difference, we want
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About EyeCarePro
EyeCarePro is a company in the Developer industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all EyeCarePro jobs →