Johannesburg, ZA Remote (Global)

Wealthbit is hiring a Full Stack Product Engineer at Wealthbit

About the Role

Shape meaningful financial tools as a Full Stack Product Engineer on a platform built for financial advisors and their clients. You’ll take full ownership of features—from initial concept based on user insights to deployment and refinement—ensuring each addition is intuitive, reliable, and aligned with long-term goals.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead features from idea to iteration, using feedback and strategy to guide development
  • Design and implement both frontend and backend components with maintainability in mind
  • Collaborate with designers to refine user experience and ensure usability
  • Engage directly with users through scheduled support rotations to understand pain points
  • Document decisions, progress, and technical reasoning clearly for distributed teams

What We’re Looking For

  • 3-5+ years building and maintaining full-stack web applications
  • Strong experience with Ruby on Rails and React for scalable solutions
  • Ability to write clean, testable code that stands the test of time
  • Comfort translating complex financial workflows into simple digital experiences
  • Proven skill in communicating technical ideas clearly in writing
  • Self-direction in managing tasks and timelines without close oversight
  • Initiative to spot gaps and drive improvements independently

Preferred Experience

  • Background in FinTech or familiarity with financial modeling principles
  • Experience integrating APIs across disparate systems
  • Prior technical customer support roles

Environment & Culture

Work remotely with flexible hours, supported by a team that values authenticity, curiosity, and rest. We prioritize simple solutions, user impact, and personal growth. Occasional in-person gatherings occur in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Our stack includes Ruby on Rails, React, Python, and JavaScript, with a focus on sustainable, high-quality delivery.

Required Skills
Ruby on RailsPythonReactJavaScriptAPI integrationsfull-stack web developmentdata modelingcomplex applicationsmaintainable codeproduct developmentuser experience Ruby on RailsReactPythonJavaScriptAPI integrationsfull-stack web developmentmodern JavaScript frameworksapplication scalabilityshipping complex applicationsremote collaboration
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About company
Wealthbit

Wealthbit is a South African financial technology company that is redefining the way people manage their wealth, empowering them to take ownership of their own financial futures.

The company helps individuals, teams, and financial advisors move from intention to real impact through tools that simplify financial decisions and promote long-term control over money.

With the Financial Freedom Programme™, Wealthbit for Advisors, and the Wealthbit app, the company provides structured support systems that meet users where they are, helping them build better financial habits and confidence.

Rooted in South Africa but growing globally, Wealthbit is passionate about changing the face of financial planning with a fully remote team spanning multiple continents.

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Category fullstack
Posted 11 days ago