Full Stack Developer - E-commerce Platform

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and training

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in George, South Africa, seeks a versatile Full Stack Developer to contribute to an expanding e-commerce platform. You will work across the full stack from UI to backend, shaping features that improve customer experience and support business growth.

This hybrid role allows remote work part of the week with in-person collaboration on designated days. You will engage in agile sprints, write scalable code, and integrate with external services like payment gateways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with backend languages (Node.js, Python, Java) and frameworks (Express, Django, Spring Boot).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React or Angular).
• Build and optimize scalable back-end services and APIs using languages like Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Integrate with third-party services including payment gateways and shipping providers.
• Write efficient database queries and manage data persistence using SQL or NoSQL.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into functional web apps.
• Participate in Agile processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

REST API

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Express

Django

Spring Boot

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a versatile Full Stack Developer to contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of their rapidly growing e-commerce platform based in George. You will be involved in all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, working on both front-end user interfaces and back-end services. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely part of the week while collaborating in person with the development team on designated days. You'll play a key part in delivering innovative features that improve customer experience and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.
• Build and optimize scalable back-end services and APIs using languages like Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Integrate with third-party services, including payment gateways and shipping providers, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Write efficient database queries and manage data persistence using SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional web applications.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with backend languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) and associated frameworks (e.g., Express, Django, Spring Boot).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote and office-based collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Modern office facilities and a supportive team environment.