Full Stack Developer – Lead Experience

Goldman Tech Resourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Tech Resourcing is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership to guide a development team and deliver reliable business-critical systems.

You will work on APIs, front-end and back-end tasks, and mentor junior developers within an Agile environment to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Qualification in software development or related field.
• Experience with .NET frameworks and modern development practices.
• Strong SQL and DB skills including design, optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience leading or mentoring developers.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs.
• Experience with ERP/retail systems advantageous.
• Experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, scalable front-end and back-end solutions.
• Spend ~60% time on hands-on development and ~40% on leading and mentoring developers.
• Build, document and maintain APIs and system integrations.
• Design, optimise and maintain databases for performance and integrity.
• Use Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines to support deployments.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot issues and improve performance.
• Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle in Agile settings.
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Embrace AI-assisted development tools where appropriate.

Skills

Full stack

Leadership

API development

SQL design

CI/CD

HTML5/CSS

.NET

Git

Code reviews

Education

Software development degree

Tools

SSMS

SSRS

Git

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with proven leadership, mentoring and systems-thinking capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on development with technical leadership, helping guide a development team while contributing directly to the design and delivery of reliable business‑critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clean, scalable front-end and back-end solutions.
• Spend approximately 60% of your time on hands‑on development and 40% on leading, training and mentoring developers.
• Build, document and maintain APIs and system integrations.
• Design, optimise and maintain databases for performance, accuracy and integrity.
• Use Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines to support reliable deployments.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot application issues and improve system performance.
• Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle within an Agile environment.
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and development practices.
• Embrace AI‑assisted development tools or demonstrate a willingness to incorporate them into your workflow.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Relevant qualification in software development or a related field.
• Strong understanding of .NET frameworks and modern development practices.
• Solid front‑end knowledge, including HTML5, CSS, XML and jQuery.
• Proven experience developing and integrating APIs.
• Strong SQL and database skills, including schema design, optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SSRS and writing effective queries and reports.
• Experience in ERP and/or retail systems is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or guiding other developers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A systems‑thinking mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to AWS or Azure is advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is comfortable balancing hands‑on coding with technical leadership.
• Takes ownership of projects and follows tasks through to completion.
• Enjoys solving complex technical and business problems.
• Values quality, collaboration and clear communication.
• Is open to using AI to enhance software development and productivity.