Junior - Intermediate Fullstack Developer

Elite Search And Selection; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Manufacturing/IIoT exposure

Time-series ingestion experience

BI data visualization experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Elite Search And Selection is seeking a backend-focused developer for a genuine full-stack role with heavy backend and database work. You will deploy services on AWS, model large-scale time-series and relational data, and contribute to AI features for manufacturers.

You should be comfortable working independently, taking ownership, and translating client requirements into scalable technical solutions. A hybrid working arrangement may emerge in the future.

Competenze

• 0–5 years of commercial development experience.
• University degree in CS, Eng, IT or related field preferred.
• Build and ship features end-to-end across React front end and NestJS back end.
• Model and manage time-series and relational data at scale (PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB).
• Deploy and maintain services on AWS with cost and uptime focus.
• Mentor younger developers and influence code quality.

Mansioni

• Translate customer requirements into clean technical solutions and engage with clients on site when required.
• Develop backend and database components and deploy on AWS.
• Contribute to data and AI features on our AI/LLM layer.
• Support and mentor junior developers and improve code quality.

Conoscenze

Independent work

Client engagement

Problem solving

Mentoring

Formazione

BSc in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Strumenti

PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB

AWS

React

NestJS

Descrizione del lavoro

Backend focus: Although the role is genuinely full-stack, the majority of the development work will be focused on the backend as well as databases. Deployment to AWS. Level of Independence: You need to be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of work from start to finish. Where architectural input is required, the Fractional CTO will provide the roadmap and can assist with complex problem solving and provide technical guidance. However, you will needs to be someone who takes responsibility for delivering their work rather than requiring significant day-to-day direction.

Experience required:

• 0 - 5 years' commercial development experience.
• A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or a related field - (preferable)
• Build and ship features end-to-end across our React front end and NestJS back end.
• Model and manage time-series and relational data at scale (PostgreSQL / TimescaleDB), keeping queries and pipelines fast.
• Deploy and maintain services on AWS, with an eye on cost and uptime.
• Contribute to data and AI features - building on our AI/LLM layer to surface insight and automation for manufacturers.
• Support and mentor younger developers and help lift code quality and technical decisions. (depending on your level)
• Translate customer requirements into clean technical solutions, engaging directly with clients on site when required

Bonus point required:

• Manufacturing, MES, IIoT or industrial-data domain exposure.
• Time-series or high-volume ingestion experience (TimescaleDB, streaming).
• Data visualisation / BI experience (e.g. Power BI, custom dashboards).

Soft skills:

• Innovative Problem Solver: Solves complex technical challenges both independently and collaboratively using creative, outside-the-box thinking.
• Adaptable Builder: Thrives in fast-paced, unstructured, and entrepreneurial environments with a passion for building systems from scratch.
• Process Optimizer: Think strategically to identify inefficiencies and create smarter, more efficient workflows.
• Ambitious & Resilient: Self-managed, highly curious, and calm under pressure with a continuous drive to upskill.

Why this opportunity?

• Clear potential career trajectory towards a CTO role.
• Access to a Performance Coach/ Psychologist, with sessions every two weeks.
• Current although could change: Quarterly and annual goals with performance incentives.
• An exciting start-up environment with an established and growing client base.
• The opportunity to be part of building and shaping something from an early stage.
• Potential for a hybrid working arrangement in the future.