Hybrid Senior Full-Stack Engineer — React/Node.js

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement plans

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer proficient in React and Node.js. You will develop user-facing features and backend services across the full stack, contributing to scalable web applications and robust APIs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full-stack development, strong JavaScript skills, and experience with relational and NoSQL databases. The role offers a hybrid work model in the South Africa region and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and React.js.
• Proven experience developing backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with Redux or Context API and component-based architecture.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices."
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement user-facing features using React.js.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Node.js code for the backend.
• Develop and manage robust APIs and microservices.
• Integrate front-end components with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and other developers to create seamless user experiences.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

Express.js

Redux

Context API

RESTful APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

Cloud: AWS/GCP/Azure

Education

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

Tools

Express.js

Git

AWS

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer proficient in React and Node.js. You will develop user-facing features and backend services across the full stack, contributing to scalable web applications and robust APIs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full-stack development, strong JavaScript skills, and experience with relational and NoSQL databases. The role offers a hybrid work model in the South Africa region and opportunities for growth.