Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Full Stack Developer to contribute to innovative web applications. This hybrid role unites frontend and backend work with product and design teams in Sandton.

You will build scalable, user-friendly apps using modern frameworks, collaborating across disciplines, and thriving in a proactive environment that blends remote flexibility with office-based teamwork in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of full stack development experience.
• Strong frontend with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks.
• Robust backend experience with Python, Node.js or Java; databases incl. SQL/NoSQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
• Design and implement intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Python

Node.js

Java

Relational DB

NoSQL DB

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a versatile Full Stack Developer to contribute to the development of their innovative web applications. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on both frontend and backend components, collaborating closely with product and design teams. You will help build scalable, user-friendly applications, leveraging your skills in modern development frameworks and practices. The position requires a proactive mindset and a passion for creating seamless digital experiences, blending remote work flexibility with essential office-based teamwork in Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
• Design and implement intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies like HTML , CSS , JavaScript , and a framework ("e.g., React , Angular , Vue.js").
• Strong backend development experience with languages such as Python , Node.js , or Java .
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model balancing remote and office collaboration.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
• A dynamic and creative work environment.