Full Stack Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 482,000 - 758,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rates

Remote options

Diverse projects

Cloud exposure

Contract extension opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a versatile Full Stack Engineer for a challenging contract role. You will develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components, ensuring robust functionality and a seamless user experience across the stack.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in CS and 3+ years of experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Python or Ruby, RESTful APIs, and PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB. Remote options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience with server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Ruby) and RESTful API development.
• Familiarity with database management systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience with version control (Git) and cloud deployment environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement user-facing features using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build and maintain backend code, integrating with databases and APIs.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, throughout the development process.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues across the stack.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

Frontend frameworks

Node.js

Python

Ruby

RESTful APIs

Databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB)

Git

Cloud deployment

Full stack development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cloud platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a versatile and motivated Full Stack Engineer for a challenging contract opportunity in Centurion. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and robust functionality. This role requires a proactive individual who can contribute across the entire technology stack, from user interface design to server-side logic and database management. You will work within a dynamic project team, delivering high-quality solutions on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement user-facing features using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code, integrating with databases and APIs. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, throughout the development process. Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and stability. Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues across the stack.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role. Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks. Strong experience with server-side languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby) and RESTful API development. Familiarity with database management systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. Experience with version control (Git) and cloud deployment environments.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rates.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and development methodologies.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.