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Senior Software Engineer - React / Node.js

Adalo

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
SA / EMEA hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Adalo is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. 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

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will help drive theAdaloplatform forward by adding new functionality and improving user experiences, empowering more people to build more powerful apps. Our tech stack includes React, React Native, Node.js, and Postgres.

Qualifications

5+ years experience with full stack / web application development3-5 years of experience w/ NodeExperience with Postgres or MySQLExperience working in a fast-paced, team environmentPassion for creating an amazing user experienceBonus PointsExperience with DockerExperience with AWS / Google CloudExperience building SasS productsExperience working in a Startup environmentExperience developing mobile apps (native iOS, native Android, or React Native)Created a working app onAdalo
* 5+ years experience with full stack / web application development
* 3-5 years of experience w/ Node
* Experience with Postgres or MySQL
* Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
* Passion for creating an amazing user experience

Bonus Points

Experience with DockerExperience with AWS / Google CloudExperience building SasS productsExperience working in a Startup environmentExperience developing mobile apps (native iOS, native Android, or React Native)Created a working app onAdalo
* Experience with Docker
* Experience with AWS / Google Cloud
* Experience building SasS products
* Experience working in a Startup environment
* Experience developing mobile apps (native iOS, native Android, or React Native)
* Created a working app onAdalo
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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

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About Adalo

Adalo is a company in the Developer industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.