Senior Full Stack Developer

Blue Pearl PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl PTY is searching for a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves designing and developing modern web applications using backend technologies and cloud-based AI platforms. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in building RESTful APIs with solid knowledge of microservices architecture. The position offers an opportunity to lead initiatives while collaborating closely with clients and team members. Innovative solutions and a passion for emerging technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience building backend services using modern object-oriented languages.
• Strong experience designing RESTful APIs in microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with distributed systems concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using modern backend languages.
• Build interactive web user interfaces using Angular.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers.

Skills

Backend services development

RESTful APIs design

Microservices architecture

Java (Spring Boot)

Python

Go

Rust

AI and agent integration

Frontend technologies (Angular)

Docker

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Docker

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 05/13/2026

Weare a forward ‑ thinking technology consulting companydedicated to building innovative, scalable, and high ‑ impact digital solutions for our clients. As we continue to grow ourproject portfolio, we are looking for a highly skilled Senior Full StackDeveloper with strong full ‑ stack experience and exposure to modernAI/agent build & integration platforms to join our team.

Inthis role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and deliveringmodern web applications using modern object ‑ oriented backend technologies, cloud-basedAI/agent platforms and developer acceleration tooling. You’ll collaborateclosely with architects, product teams, and fellow developers to craft robust,user ‑ centric solutions that align with our clients ’ strategic goals. This position is ideal for a seasoned developer whothrives in a consulting environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and ispassionate about staying ahead of emerging technologies.

KeyResponsibilities

• Design and developRESTful APIs using modern object ‑ oriented backend languages and frameworks(e.g., Java with Spring Boot, Python, Go, Rust)
  
• Build interactiveweb user interfaces using Angular
  
• Translate businessrequirements into scalable technical solutions
  
• Design andimplement backend services as independently deployable microservices
  
• Implement cleanarchitecture, CQRS, SOLID principles, and best practices
  
• Ensure highperformance, responsiveness, and security
  
• Build and embedagent-enabled capabilities into solutions using appropriate platforms andservices (e.g., Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, Gemini)where applicable
  
• Apply engineeringguardrails when using AI-assisted development tooling (e.g., Claude Code,BMAD) to ensure code quality, security, and reviewability
  

TechnicalLeadership

• Provide technicalguidance and mentorship to developers
  
• Conductcodereviews and enforce coding standards
  
• Contribute toarchitecture decisions and technology selection
  
• Identify andaddress technical debt
  
• Contribute toselecting and standardizing tooling patterns for agent build/integration(e.g., Copilot Studio/Azure AI Foundry/Bedrock) and AI-assistedengineering (e.g., BMAD/Claude Code), aligned to delivery constraints
  

Integration& Data

• Integrate withthird-party services and internal systems
  
• Design andintegrate data storage solutions appropriate to the selected backendtechnology stack
  
• Integrateagent-enabled services with enterprise systems and data sources, includingsecure access patterns, auditing, and operational controls
  

DevOps& Quality

• Collaborate onCI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
  
• Write unit,integration, and end-to-end tests
  
• Monitor andtroubleshoot production issues
  
• Participate inagile ceremonies and planning
  
• EnsureAI/agent-related components are production-ready (configuration, secrets,logging/monitoring hooks, and safe rollout practices) and align withengineering standards when AI-assisted tools are used
  

Requirements

RequiredSkills & Experience

CoreTechnical Skills

• 5+ years experiencebuilding backend services using one or more modern object ‑ oriented languagessuch as Java (Spring Boot), Python, Go, or Rust
  
• Strong experiencedesigning and implementing RESTful APIs in a microservices ‑ based architecture
  
• Solid understandingof REST, HTTP, and API design
  
• Experience withdistributed systems concepts such as service boundaries, inter ‑ servicecommunication, and fault tolerance
  
• Experience orpractical exposure to building/embedding agent-enabled capabilities usingplatforms such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, orGemini (or equivalent)
  
• Experience usingAI-assisted engineering tools responsibly (e.g., Claude Code, BMAD orequivalent) with strong emphasis on code review, testing, and securecoding
  

Front-End

• Experiencewith:
  
• Component-based UI development (Blazor orequivalent)
  
• HTML, CSS, and modern UI practices
  

Cloud& DevOps

• Experience withAzure(App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.) or similar cloud
  
• CI/CD experience(Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar)
  
• Containerization(Docker) is advantageous
  
• Familiarity withintegrating cloud AI/agent services into application delivery pipelines(e.g., Azure AI Foundry/Amazon Bedrock) and managing configuration/secretsappropriately
  
• Strong knowledgeof:
  
• Design patterns
  
• Secure coding practices
  
• Performance optimization
  
• Demonstrated discipline applying engineeringstandards when AI-assisted tools are used (reviewability, traceability ofchanges, testing coverage, and secure-by-design practices)
  

SoftSkills

• Excellentproblem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Strongcommunication and stakeholder engagement
  
• Abilityto work independently and lead initiatives
  
• Mentoringmindset and collaborative approach
  

Niceto Have

• Experiencewith:
  
• Microservices ‑ basedsystem design and implementation
  
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  
• Automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit,Playwright)
  
• Observability tools (Application Insights,OpenTelemetry)
  
• Hands-on experience delivering solutions withagent-build platforms (e.g., Copilot Studio) and/or AI platform services(e.g., Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, Gemini)
  
• Experience applying structured AI-assisteddelivery approaches (e.g., BMAD) within team engineering standards
  

PersonalAttributes:

• Excellent verbaland written communication skills, with the ability to present complexideas clearly.
  
• Strong analyticaland problem-solving skills.
  
• Comfortable workingunder pressure and meeting established business objectives.
  
• Collaborativemindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functionalteams.
  
• Empathy forstakeholders and a user-centric approach to solution design.