Full Stack Software Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training budgets

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer for our Rustenburg, North West office. You will contribute to both frontend interfaces and backend services, collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver scalable fintech solutions.

The role emphasizes modern web development practices, testing, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. You will help shape architectural decisions while growing your career in a dynamic tech startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js) and responsive UI design.
• Strong backend experience with Python/Node.js/Java/C# and RESTful APIs.
• Solid database knowledge (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling skills.
• Familiarity with Git and software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces with modern frontend frameworks.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient backend code and services.
• Integrate frontend components with backend APIs and databases.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to ship features.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize full stack.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural decisions.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

RESTful APIs

SQL/NoSQL databases

Git

Unit testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Python

Node.js

Java

C#

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic tech startup specializing in innovative financial solutions, is seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer to join their vibrant team in Rustenburg, North West. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects from conception to deployment, contributing to both the frontend user experience and the backend architecture. You will be an integral part of a collaborative engineering culture, working closely with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality software. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about building scalable, efficient, and user-friendly applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in modern web development practices and a desire to tackle complex challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a fast-paced and innovative environment, making a tangible impact on the future of FinTech. The position is based in our modern offices in Rustenburg, North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code.
• Integrate frontend components with backend services and APIs.
• Develop and manage database schemas and queries to support application functionality.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs across the full stack.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices.
• Stay abreast of emerging web technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with backend languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, C#) and associated frameworks.
• Solid understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of software development principles, including SOLID and DRY.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development, including training budgets and conference attendance.
• You will enjoy a dynamic work environment with a supportive team and clear opportunities for career advancement within our growing company.
• The office is conveniently located in Rustenburg, North West, providing a great place to work and collaborate.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and employee growth.