Senior Full-Stack Developer - Cloud Solutions

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Upington office

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks a Senior Full-Stack Developer to join its core engineering team. This on-site role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions powering critical business operations across the stack.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with product managers, and work with cloud architectures on AWS/Azure/GCP, React/Node.js, and modern databases, with a strong emphasis on reliability and performance in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience with cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in front-end (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Java).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong database design skills (SQL and NoSQL) and solid problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable full-stack applications on cloud platforms.
• Build robust back-end services and reusable front-end components.
• Optimize database performance and data models.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define requirements.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems for stability.
• Mentor junior engineers in a collaborative on-site setting.

Skills

Full-stack development

Cloud platforms

Front-end frameworks

Back-end languages

CI/CD & Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Full-Stack Developer to join their core engineering team in Upington . This on-site role will focus on designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions that power critical business operations. You will work across the entire stack, from front-end user interfaces to back-end services and database management, collaborating closely with product managers and other engineers. We are looking for a developer with a strong understanding of cloud architecture, a passion for building robust applications, and the ability to mentor junior team members in a collaborative, on-site setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, robust, and secure full-stack applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop intuitive and responsive front-end user interfaces, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Manage and optimize database performance and architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring optimal performance and stability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in both front-end (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) development.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Solid understanding of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in an on-site team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful cloud solutions with a talented team.
• On-site role based in a modern office environment in Upington.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development support.
• A collaborative team culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.