Senior Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our growing team. This hybrid role requires tackling complex web applications across frontend and backend, shaping scalable architecture, and delivering high-quality user experiences.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, implement RESTful APIs and microservices, and continuously improve performance, security, and code quality.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hybrid work environment; strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications across frontend and backend.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Create responsive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code across the full stack.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

Tools

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring

React

Angular

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL databases

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing team in Stellenbosch . This hybrid role requires a versatile engineer capable of contributing across both frontend and backend development, building and enhancing sophisticated web applications. You will be instrumental in designing scalable architectures, writing clean code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and grow within a supportive and innovative company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications, contributing to both frontend user interfaces and backend services.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using relevant backend technologies.
• Create responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code across the full stack.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React or Angular).
• Strong experience with backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work in Stellenbosch .
• A collaborative team environment focused on innovation and quality.