Senior Full Stack Developer (Banking) - Contract

IQbusiness South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer for an on-site role in Sandton. You will design and develop scalable web applications, collaborating closely with the team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong Angular skills, and backend expertise in Java or .NET Core. This role offers a 6 to 12 month contract with the possibility of permanent employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
• Strong expertise in Angular (v10+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and RxJS.
• Backend experience with Java/Spring Boot or .NET Core/Node.js.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of web applications using Angular.
• Design, develop, and optimize RESTful APIs and database interactions.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and support junior developers.

Skills

Angular (v10+)

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

RxJS

RESTful API design

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Debugging

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java/Spring Boot

.NET Core

Node.js

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Jasmine

Karma

JUnit

NUnit

Job description

Senior Full Stack Developer - Banking (On-site - Sandton)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Angular Full Stack Developer (6 or 12 Month contract with potential to convert to perm, based on performance) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications across the frontend and backend. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, secure, and performant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of web applications using Angular for the frontend and [Java/Spring Boot or .NET Core/Node.js] for the backend.
• Design, develop, and optimize RESTful APIs and database interactions.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through best practices, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and support junior developers, fostering best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance architecture and processes.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
• Strong expertise in Angular (v10+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and RxJS.
• Backend experience with [Java/Spring Boot or .NET Core/Node.js].
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Proficient in Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Nice to Have:

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Docker/Kubernetes or other containerization technologies.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jasmine, Karma, JUnit, NUnit, etc.).
• Knowledge of security best practices (authentication, authorization, OWASP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).