Full Stack Developer (React & Node.js)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a versatile Full Stack Developer with React and Node.js to design and maintain web applications. The role blends front-end and back-end work in a hybrid setup, with remote days and in-person collaboration in Tembisa.

You will build robust APIs, connect to MongoDB or PostgreSQL, and contribute to the full software development lifecycle while working with a supportive, growth-oriented team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with React.js, Node.js and building RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using React.js with high performance.
• Build and maintain back-end services and APIs with Node.js/Express.js.
• Integrate front-end with server-side logic and databases.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers and other developers to ship features.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade systems to ensure performance and scalability.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

RESTful APIs

JavaScript

Git

Tools

Express.js

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer with expertise in React and Node.js to join their innovative team in Tembisa . You will be responsible for developing and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our client's web applications, contributing to the entire software development lifecycle. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work from home several days a week while collaborating in person with your team on crucial projects. You will play a key role in designing intuitive user interfaces and robust server-side logic, ensuring a seamless user experience and efficient application performance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using React.js, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Build and maintain robust back-end services and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Integrate front-end components with server-side logic and databases.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to define and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.js.
• Solid experience with Node.js and building RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git and basic DevOps principles.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to development challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model combining remote flexibility with in-office collaboration.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A collaborative team atmosphere with regular knowledge-sharing sessions.