Full Stack Engineer (Next.js/React.js & Node) (CPT - UK Work Hours)

DataFin; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based Digital Agency is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to develop scalable web applications using Next.js and Node.js. The role requires 4+ years of experience, strong skills in TypeScript, and the ability to work flexibly with remote teams across time zones. Join a dynamic environment where you can leverage your skills in AWS and containerized deployment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
• Solid experience in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Comfortable using AWS services like EC2, ECS, RDS, and S3.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and security best practices.
• Experience with Unit and Integration Testing using Jest, Mocha, or Supertest.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, Full Stack web applications using Next.js and Node.js.
• Create RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeORM.
• Write modular, maintainable code with comprehensive Unit and Integration Tests.
• Design and manage infrastructure components using Docker Compose and Terraform.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product, DevOps, and QA to ensure seamless delivery.

Skills

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Node.js

Express.js

Fastify

TypeORM

Next.js

React.js

Docker Compose

RESTful API

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Git

Tools

Jest

Mocha

Supertest

AWS

Docker

Job description

Environment

A UK-based comprehensive Digital Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Engineer to build rich, user-centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components. You will develop and maintain scalable web applications using Next.js (Frontend) and Node.js (Backend), design and manage infrastructure components using Docker Compose, Terraform and deploy to AWS services. The ideal candidate must have 4+ years’ experience in a similar role with strong experience with OO, enterprise integration, microservice and serverless architecture & Next.js or React.js, including SSR/ISR concepts. Your tech toolset should also include Node.js, Express.js/Fastify, TypeORM, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Docker Compose, Jest, Mocha or Supertest, Git and RESTful API. Applicants must be flexible to work during UK hours.

Duties

• Develop and maintain scalable, Full Stack web applications using Next.js (Frontend) and Node.js (Backend).
• Build rich, user-centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components.
• Create RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeORM, with strong data modeling and performance in mind.
• Write modular, maintainable code with comprehensive Unit and Integration Tests, following TDD, using frameworks like Jest and Supertest.
• Design and manage infrastructure components using Docker Compose, Terraform and deploy to AWS services (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, etc.).
• Translate UI/UX wireframes into functional front-end code with high attention to performance and accessibility.
• Produce clear and concise technical documentation using DDD.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product, DevOps, and QA to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
• Participate in code reviews, trunk-based development, continuous integration, and Agile development practices.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
• Solid experience in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Solid experience in Node.js, Express.js/Fastify, and TypeORM or equivalent ORM tools.
• Strong experience with React.js or Next.js, including SSR/ISR concepts.
• Strong experience with OO, enterprise integration, microservice and serverless architecture.
• Experience working with Docker Compose for local development and containerized deployment.
• Comfortable using AWS services like EC2, ECS, RDS, and S3.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, error handling, and security best practices.
• Experience with Unit and Integration Testing using tools like Jest, Mocha, or Supertest.
• Proficient using Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Can work effectively with remote teams in different time zones (e.g. UK, India, Portugal, etc.).

Desired

• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MariaDB, GraphQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Prior experience in building isomorphic/universal React applications.
• Experience with mobile-first design or progressive web apps (PWAs).

Attributes

• Excellent English speaking and written communication.
• Ability to identify and pick up new technologies and operating systems quickly.
• Able to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales.