Product Engineer: Design‑Led Full‑Stack Builder

MCI Careers; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

MCI Careers seeks a Product Engineer to design intuitive user experiences and build full‑stack systems powering a labor marketplace. You will own features end‑to‑end, from research and UX design to implementation, with front‑end in React/Next.js/Vue and back‑end in Node.js/Python.

The role collaborates across product, engineering, UX, operations and HR to deliver scalable, accessible solutions. The position requires aligning work hours with US time zones and a fast‑paced, design‑driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SWE, IS, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in product engineering, full‑stack, UX engineering, or hybrid roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI work and shipped production features.
• Proficiency in modern front‑end frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue).
• Experience with back‑end frameworks (Node.js, Express, Python, or similar).
• Thorough understanding of databases, cloud environments, and API design.
• Ability to translate product requirements into strong design and technical solutions.
• Experience in fast‑paced or early‑stage product environments.

Responsibilities

• Own features from concept to production: research, UX design, prototyping, and full‑stack delivery.
• Design user flows, wireframes, and reusable component systems for web and mobile.
• Build responsive front‑end experiences with React, Next.js, or Vue.
• Develop scalable back‑end logic, APIs, and databases using Node.js, Python, and SQL.
• Maintain and evolve our design system and component library.
• Simplify complex hiring workflows into frictionless user experiences.
• Validate ideas through user interviews, feedback loops, and rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, UX, operations, and HR teams.
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and security across the stack.
• Use analytics, funnel metrics, and A/B testing to guide product decisions.
• Marketplace workflows: job posting, onboarding, worker profiles, matching/search
• Employer dashboards: candidate management, reporting, performance insights
• Worker experience: scheduling, availability, shift management, messaging
• Integrations: ATS, HRIS, CRM, identity verification, payroll, communication tools
• Design system ownership: patterns, typography, interactions, components

Skills

Frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, V

Backend frameworks (Node.js, Express,

Databases, cloud, API design

UX/UI design experience

Translate product requirements into设计

Fast-paced product environments

Strong portfolio (UX/UI)

UX engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

React

Next.js

Vue

Node.js

Express

Python

Job description

MCI Careers seeks a Product Engineer to design intuitive user experiences and build full‑stack systems powering a labor marketplace. You will own features end‑to‑end, from research and UX design to implementation, with front‑end in React/Next.js/Vue and back‑end in Node.js/Python.

The role collaborates across product, engineering, UX, operations and HR to deliver scalable, accessible solutions. The position requires aligning work hours with US time zones and a fast‑paced, design‑driven