Full Stack Developer (Node.js/React)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary with annual/

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance and retirement plan

Paid time off and development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a versatile Full Stack Developer skilled in Node.js and React to design, build, and maintain core platform components. You will work across front-end and back-end layers, contribute to architecture decisions, and deliver robust solutions in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Join a collaborative, agile team that values clean code, testing, and cloud-aware deployment. Expect a hybrid work setup with opportunities to work on challenging projects using modern

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js for back-end development and React.js for front-end development.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Build responsive user interfaces using React.js and modern front-end technologies.
• Design and manage database schemas and queries (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.
• Write clean, well-tested code for client and server-side applications.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and agile development processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Proactive development

Tools

Node.js

React.js

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company in Vereeniging , is looking for a versatile Full Stack Developer proficient in both Node.js and React. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our core platform. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and impact the user experience of a product used by businesses worldwide. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a dynamic and agile environment, contributing to innovative solutions within the Gauteng tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust back-end services using Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js).
• Build and optimize responsive user interfaces using React.js and modern front-end technologies.
• Design and manage database schemas and queries (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.
• Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code for both client and server-side applications.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and agile development processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer .
• Strong proficiency in Node.js for back-end development and React.js for front-end development.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to development challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with annual bonus potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for a flexible work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture in Vereeniging .
• Exposure to modern technology stacks and challenging projects.