Lead Full Stack Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Energetic work environment in George

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a visionary Lead Full Stack Engineer to drive the development of our core platform. You will oversee both front-end and back-end initiatives and provide technical leadership to a talented team.

You will design robust systems, guide architecture decisions, and ensure scalable, high-performance web applications while collaborating with product owners and delivering high-quality software in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years in full stack development, with 2+ years in leadership.
• Proficient in front-end (React/Angular/Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js/Python/Java).
• Strong cloud and microservices experience; SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the full stack team.
• Design, develop, and implement frontend and backend features.
• Architect scalable database solutions for performance.
• Collaborate with product owners to translate requirements.
• Promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Oversee code quality via reviews and automated tests.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding tech company situated in George , is actively searching for a visionary Lead Full Stack Engineer . This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional to spearhead the development of our client's core platform, overseeing both front-end and back-end initiatives. You will be responsible for technical leadership, guiding a team of talented engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications. If you are passionate about building robust systems and driving technological innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our client's digital offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the full stack development team.
• Design, develop, and implement robust front-end and back-end features using modern technologies.
• Architect scalable and efficient database solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with product owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment methodologies.
• Oversee code quality through rigorous reviews and automated testing strategies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in full stack development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end languages (Node.js, Python, Java).
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Extensive experience with various database systems, including SQL and NoSQL.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual performance reviews and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional development.
• An energetic and forward-thinking work environment located in George .