Full Stack Developer (React & Node.js)

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Pension fund contributions

Career growth opportunities

On-site work in George

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer for our George office to join a collaborative software team. You will work across the stack, delivering features and evolving digital products, while engaging with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes building high-quality web applications, with end-to-end responsibilities across front-end and back-end layers, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic George-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of full-stack web development experience.
• Strong front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.
• Back-end experience with Node.js and RESTful API design.
• Relational and/or NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB).
• Git version control experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive front-end applications using React.
• Build scalable back-end services and RESTful APIs with Node.js.
• Integrate front-end with server-side logic and databases.
• Write clean, reusable, and testable code for client and server.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement UI/UX.
• Debug, optimize, and improve application performance.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Git

SQL

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Express.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client in George is seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join their innovative software development team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the entire technology stack, from building user-friendly front-end interfaces to developing robust back-end services. You will be instrumental in developing new features, enhancing existing applications, and contributing to the technical direction of our client's digital products. The position is based in our George office, offering a collaborative on-site environment where you can directly engage with team members and stakeholders. If you are passionate about building high-quality web applications and eager to contribute your skills in a dedicated team setting, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using React and associated libraries.


• Build and manage scalable back-end services and APIs using Node.js and frameworks like Express.js.


• Integrate front-end components with server-side logic and databases, ensuring seamless data flow.


• Write efficient, reusable, and testable code for both client and server-side applications.


• Collaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate UI/UX designs and requirements into functional web applications.


• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization of application performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.


• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.


• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML , CSS , JavaScript, and the React library.


• Demonstrable experience with back-end development using Node.js and experience with RESTful API design.


• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).


• Experience with version control systems like Git is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.


• Full medical coverage and pension fund contributions.


• Opportunities for career growth and skill development.


• A vibrant and supportive work environment in George .


• Regular team-building activities and company social events.