Senior Full Stack Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and dental insurance

Learning & career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer in Mahikeng, North West to design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The role emphasizes clean code, scalable architecture, and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment, with a hybrid work model and growth opportunities in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Strong backend proficiency with at least one major language/framework.
• Frontend expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Solid understanding of database design and optimization.
• Cloud platforms and containerization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using modern languages and frameworks.
• Build responsive frontend interfaces with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Manage relational databases and explore NoSQL where appropriate.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into specs.
• Write clean, tested, well-documented code and perform debugging.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade systems to ensure high performance across the stack.

Skills

Full-stack development

Backend development

Frontend development

Database design

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Containerization (Docker)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive technology company based in Mahikeng , is seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer to enhance their product development capabilities. This role is key to designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated web applications, tackling challenges across the entire technology stack. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about clean code, scalable architecture, and enjoys mentoring junior team members in a dynamic and innovative environment within North West .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
• Build responsive and user-friendly frontend interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Manage and optimize relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and explore NoSQL solutions where appropriate.
• Collaborate with product management and design teams to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring high performance and reliability across the application stack in Mahikeng .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in backend development with at least one major language and framework.
• Demonstrated expertise in frontend development with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Solid understanding of database design, optimization, and management.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between remote flexibility and office collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and career advancement.
• Be part of an innovative team shaping digital solutions in the North West region.