Senior Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Collaborative Soweto work environment

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly proficient Senior Full Stack Developer to contribute to innovative projects in Soweto. This role spans the full technology stack, from user-friendly front-end interfaces to robust back-end services and databases.

You will collaborate with design and product teams, participate in architecture discussions, mentor juniors, and ensure scalable, efficient deployments. A strong background in React, Node.js, Python or Java and databases is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Experience with backend languages (Node.js, Python, Java) and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications with scalable code.
• Design UI/UX interfaces using modern frontend tech such as React or Vue.js.
• Build backend services, APIs, and database schemas with Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Ensure deployment readiness and high availability.

Skills

Full stack

Frontend frameworks

Backend languages

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

React

Vue.js

Angular

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Our client is looking for a highly proficient Senior Full Stack Developer to contribute to their innovative projects in Soweto . This role involves working across the entire technology stack, from developing user-friendly front-end interfaces to building robust back-end services and databases. You will play a key role in the design, development, and deployment of web applications, collaborating closely with design and product teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled developer to make a significant impact within a growing organization in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications, writing clean, efficient, and scalable code.
• Design and implement user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend technologies (e.g., React , Vue.js ).
• Build and optimize backend services, APIs, and database schemas using languages like Node.js , Python , or Java .
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural discussions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and deploy applications, ensuring high availability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Solid experience with backend development languages (e.g., Node.js , Python , Java ) and frameworks.
• Proficiency in database management (SQL and/or NoSQL) and API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms and deployment tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Soweto .
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance support.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.