Lead Full Stack Developer - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual leave and development budget

Career advancement opportunities

Modern office facilities in Tembisa

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Full Stack Developer in Gauteng to spearhead software development from concept to deployment for critical enterprise solutions. This role combines technical excellence with leadership to drive product roadmaps and operational efficiency.

You will lead a team of developers, architect scalable systems, and collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements while upholding high standards for quality, performance, and security.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive full stack development experience and project leadership.
• Proficiency in both front-end and back-end frameworks: React/Angular/Vue.js with Node.js/Java/Python/.NET.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL database design and management.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to design, develop, test, and deploy complex web applications and backend services.
• Architect robust and scalable solutions using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Implement best practices for code quality, performance, and security across the development team.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Oversee the deployment process and ensure the stability and performance of production environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Java

Python

.NET

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead their software development initiatives in Tembisa . You will take ownership of the entire development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, for critical enterprise solutions. This role requires a blend of strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable applications. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to leveraging technology to drive business success, where your contributions will directly impact the company's product roadmap and operational efficiency, fostering a culture of innovation and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers in designing, coding, testing, and debugging complex web applications and backend services.
• Architect robust and scalable solutions using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Implement best practices for code quality, performance, and security across the development team.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Oversee the deployment process and ensure the stability and performance of production environments.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in full stack development , with a proven track record of leading projects.
• Expertise in both front-end (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, .NET).
• Strong understanding of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• State-of-the‑art office facilities in Tembisa .
• Retirement fund participation.