Lead Full Stack Developer - E-commerce

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Leave and flexible hours

Cape Town offices

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead the development of an e-commerce platform. You will guide a team of developers, architect scalable solutions, and define the technical roadmap to deliver high-quality user-centric features.

You will lead the SDLC, collaborate with product, UX/UI, and stakeholders, ensure code quality and security, and drive adoption of new technologies to enhance platform capabilities and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 7+ years of full-stack development experience, with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Front-end expertise (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience designing scalable e-commerce platforms.
• Strong DB design (SQL/NoSQL), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full-stack developers.
• Architect scalable full-stack solutions for the e-commerce platform.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product, UX/UI, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and security through reviews and testing.
• Drive adoption of new technologies to improve development processes and platform capabilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead their e-commerce platform development in Cape Town . This leadership role will involve guiding a team of talented developers, architecting scalable solutions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric features. You will play a crucial part in defining the technical roadmap, enhancing user experience, and driving the growth of a leading online retail presence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned developer looking to take on more responsibility and shape the technology behind a significant digital platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full-stack developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable and robust full-stack solutions for the e-commerce platform using modern technologies.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and security through rigorous code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve the development process and platform capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Proven experience in designing and developing complex, scalable e-commerce platforms .
• Strong understanding of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Generous leave allowance and flexible working hours.
• State-of-the-art offices located in the heart of Cape Town , fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment.