Lead Full-Stack Engineer: React/Next.js, Node & Cloud

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment is seeking a hands-on lead developer to drive full-stack initiatives using React, Next.js, Node.js and TypeScript. You will design scalable backend services, work with SQL databases, and mentor junior engineers to uphold high-quality code and best practices.

The role requires experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and database design, with a strong emphasis on solution design and technical proposal development. A hybrid work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading full-stack teams in modern web stacks.
• Strong expertise in React/Next.js and backend with Node.js/TypeScript.
• Proven ability to mentor juniors and drive code quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack development efforts and architecture.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce quality standards.
• Participate in solution design, scoping, and technical proposals.

Skills

Lead full-stack development

React

Next.js

Node.js

TypeScript

SQL databases

Mentor junior developers

Code quality & best practices

Solution design

Technical proposal development

Tools

Supabase

Firebase

AWS

Azure

Job description

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment is seeking a hands-on lead developer to drive full-stack initiatives using React, Next.js, Node.js and TypeScript. You will design scalable backend services, work with SQL databases, and mentor junior engineers to uphold high-quality code and best practices.

The role requires experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and database design, with a strong emphasis on solution design and technical proposal development. A hybrid work environment is offered.