Full Stack Developer (JavaScript)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement planning

Growth opportunities

Port Elizabeth office

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a versatile Full Stack Developer proficient in JavaScript to join their energetic team. The role blends front-end and back-end work to build and maintain dynamic web applications and ensure seamless integration between client and server components.

You will develop user-facing features, design robust server-side logic, and collaborate in an agile environment with designers and product managers to deliver scalable software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/SE.
• 3+ years of full stack development experience.
• Proficiency in JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience with React, Angular, or Vue and Node.js.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and ORMs.
• Git for versioning and CI/CD fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive UIs using modern JS frameworks.
• Build and maintain backend logic with Node.js or similar.
• Integrate front-end with server-side logic for cohesive UX.
• Design and manage PostgreSQL or MongoDB schemas.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship features.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5/CSS3

React/Angular/Vue.js

Node.js

Git + CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a versatile and skilled Full Stack Developer proficient in JavaScript technologies to join their energetic team in Port Elizabeth . This role requires a blend of front-end and back-end development expertise to build and maintain dynamic web applications. You will be responsible for developing user-facing features, creating robust server-side logic, and ensuring seamless integration between the two. Working within an agile environment, you will collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys working across the entire application stack in the vibrant city of Port Elizabeth .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using Node.js or similar technologies.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, ensuring a cohesive user experience.
• Implement and manage databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and their schemas.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in full stack development .
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3 .
• Experience with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend environments like Node.js.
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL) and ORM/ODM libraries.
• Understanding of code versioning tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD principles.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive team culture and a great work-life balance in Port Elizabeth .
• Modern office space with amenities.