Full Stack Engineer (JavaScript/Node.js/React)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our client in Upington, Northern Cape. You will develop and maintain full-stack web applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and React, delivering scalable interfaces and robust APIs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into features, design database solutions, and optimize for speed, security, and reliability in a hybrid work setting based in Upington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional full-stack development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong experience with React and its ecosystem (Redux, hooks).
• Solid experience with Node.js and frameworks like Express.js.
• Experience with MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with Git and version control.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using React and related libraries.
• Build and manage scalable back-end services and APIs with Node.js.
• Design and implement databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code for front-end and back-end.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into features.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology evaluations.
• Ensure a high-quality user experience and robust performance.

Skills

JavaScript

React

Node.js

HTML5

CSS3

RESTful API design

Git

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Redux

Express.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology solutions provider, is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer proficient in JavaScript, Node.js, and React to join their growing team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working across the entire application stack, from building engaging user interfaces to developing robust back-end services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable and innovative web applications. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility while fostering team collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using React and related libraries.
• Build and manage scalable back-end services and APIs using Node.js.
• Design and implement database solutions (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code for both front-end and back-end.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into functional features.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology evaluations.
• Ensure a high-quality user experience and robust application performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong experience with React and its ecosystem (e.g., Redux, hooks).
• Solid experience with Node.js and common frameworks (e.g., Express.js).
• Experience working with databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, retirement fund contributions, opportunities for professional development and training, and a supportive hybrid work environment.
• Employees will have the chance to work on exciting projects using modern technologies and grow their careers within a collaborative team.
• The role is based in Upington, Northern Cape , offering a unique work environment.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled full stack engineer to make a significant impact.