Senior Full-Stack Engineer — React/Node.js (Hybrid)

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Job summary

Our client, a fast-growing e-commerce platform based in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer with React and Node.js expertise. You will contribute across the development lifecycle to deliver scalable web applications.

The role requires strong frontend and backend skills, experience with modern JavaScript stacks, RESTful APIs, and collaboration with design and engineering teams to ship reliable features in a fast-paced environment for a South African online business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and React.js.
• Experience with Node.js backend and Express.js.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement user-facing features using React.js.
• Build and maintain backend services with Node.js.
• Develop and manage robust APIs and microservices.
• Integrate frontend with server-side logic.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and performance.
• Write clean, well-tested code.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and other developers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade systems.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Redux

Git

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing e-commerce platform based in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer with React and Node.js expertise. You will contribute across the development lifecycle to deliver scalable web applications.

The role requires strong frontend and backend skills, experience with modern JavaScript stacks, RESTful APIs, and collaboration with design and engineering teams to ship reliable features in a fast-paced environment for a South African online business.