Cloud Native Full Stack Engineer

Savageone Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud technology firm in South Africa seeks an experienced full-stack developer with expertise in AWS solutions, Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend technologies like React and TypeScript. This role involves developing cloud-native applications, optimizing deployment pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in AWS Cloud-native solutions including AWS EKS, Lambda, S3.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
• Advanced knowledge of NodeJS for building backend services.
• Hands-on experience with React and TypeScript for frontend development.
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with API design and integration (REST, GraphQL).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Design and implement backend services using Spring Boot and NodeJS.
• Create intuitive and responsive frontend applications using React.
• Build, test, and maintain API integrations.
• Design and optimize deployment pipelines (CI/CD) for application delivery.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications for high availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for high-quality solutions.
• Write clean and maintainable code.
• Provide mentorship to junior developers.

Skills

Full-stack development

AWS EKS

Java and Spring Boot

NodeJS

React

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

API design and integration

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

CloudWatch

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Role Overview

This role requires a proactive problem-solver who is passionate about cloud technologies and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS, utilizing services such as AWS EKS, Lambda, and other AWS tools.
• Design and implement backend services using Spring Boot and NodeJS with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Create intuitive and responsive frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
• Build, test, and maintain API integrations to ensure seamless communication between services.
• Design and optimize deployment pipelines (CI/CD) for seamless application delivery on AWS.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in AWS Cloud-native solutions, including AWS EKS, Lambda, S3, and other core AWS services.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
• Advanced knowledge of NodeJS for building backend services.
• Hands‑on experience with React and TypeScript for frontend development.
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Experience with API design and integration (REST, GraphQL).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate / Professional.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud applications.
• Exposure to serverless technologies like AWS Lambda and DynamoDB.