Full-Stack Developer

Aie, Academic Institute Of Excellence; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution seeks a Full Stack Developer to build and maintain digital experiences for students and staff. You will lead a development team, ensuring clean and maintainable code while staying up-to-date with technological trends. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Information Systems and proficiency in ReactJS and NodeJS. This is a full-time, entry-level position in a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of learning.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be innovative and efficient in solving problems.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications and features using modern full‑stack technologies.
• Maintain and improve existing web platforms and digital tools.
• Ensure clean, scalable, and maintainable code practices.

Skills

Proficiency in ReactJS

Proficiency in NodeJS

Strong experience working with MySQL databases

Solid understanding of functional programming principles

Familiarity with Jira or similar tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems or relevant field

Tools

Bitbucket

Job description

HR Generalist | Advocate for People Development & Organisational Effectiveness

We're looking for a driven, forward-thinking Full Stack Developer to join our tech team within a vibrant educational institution.

You'll not only build and maintain powerful digital experiences for our students and staff, but also lead a small development team to help us shape the future of learning.

If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and building systems that matter, this is your chance to work in a purpose‑driven environment where your skills and ideas will make a real difference.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop web applications and features using modern full‑stack technologies.
• Maintain and improve existing web platforms and digital tools used across the institution.
• Ensure clean, scalable, and maintainable code practices are followed throughout development cycles.
• Ensure code adheres to internal coding and development standards.
• Take ownership of project deadlines and deliverables.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies, and apply them to real‑world education solutions.

Application Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Information Systems or relevant field.
• Proficiency in ReactJS and NodeJS (hands‑on experience is essential).
• Strong experience working with MySQL databases.
• Solid understanding of functional programming principles.
• Knowledge of Bitbucket is a plus.
• Ability to deploy and manage applications across various environments.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing / project management tools.

Highly beneficial

• Front‑end design and UI / UX knowledge
• Experience in the edTech sector

Attributes linked to the Code of Conduct

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be innovative and efficient in solving problems.
• Comfortable interacting with external development teams and stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• People Centricity – respectful and helpful nature when dealing with clients, peers, and colleagues.
• Urgency – the position requires decisiveness, quick responses, and fast action.
• Self‑Control – the ability to govern one's emotions and reactions is a key part of customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assess a situation to determine the severity of a problem and escalated when required.
• Able to prioritise tasks and deliver clear and concise feedback.

Salary range : R

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• per annum

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development, Project Management, and Other

Industries

Higher Education