Full Stack Developer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Full-Stack Developer based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in developing web and PWA applications, strong knowledge of backend languages like PHP and Laravel, and familiarity with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to design software solutions and ensuring application responsiveness. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with development teams to ideate software solutions.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.
• Write technical documentation.
• Work with business analyst and Product Owner to improve software.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Web and PWA applications

Backend languages (e.g. PHP, Laravel)

Databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB)

UI/UX Design

Infrastructure build (e.g. Docker, Git)

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Analytical mind

Customer service skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Job description

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer
• Experience developing web and PWA applications
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages and frameworks (e.g. PHP, Laravel)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache, Nginx), and UI/UX design
• Familiarity with infrastructure build (eg. Docker, Git, Bitbucket/GitLab)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• An analytical mind
• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field would be an advantage
• Strong people and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail
• UX and UI skills

Responsibilities

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Work with business analyst and Product Owner to improve software