Full-Stack JS Engineer (Node/React) – Hybrid, Nelspruit

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Modern office in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to contribute to innovative web projects. The role spans backend API development with Node.js and frontend with React, collaborating with designers, product managers, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality, user-centric applications.

You will build RESTful APIs, implement responsive UIs, ensure performance, and follow best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng, or related field.
• 3+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience building backend services with Node.js and Express.js.
• Solid experience with React and Redux ecosystem.
• Familiarity with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with Git and RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications using Node.js and React.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for data exchange between frontend and backend.
• Develop responsive user interfaces with React; ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate requirements into features.
• Implement database schemas and data persistence with MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Optimize performance and scalability of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose solutions.

Skills

JavaScript (ES6+)

React

Node.js

HTML5/CSS3

RESTful APIs

MongoDB/PostgreSQL

Git

Webpack

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Express.js

Redux

Job description

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to contribute to innovative web projects. The role spans backend API development with Node.js and frontend with React, collaborating with designers, product managers, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality, user-centric applications.

You will build RESTful APIs, implement responsive UIs, ensure performance, and follow best practices.