Senior Full Stack Developer - E-commerce Platform

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance in‑

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join its growing e-commerce team. You will design, develop, and maintain customer-facing platform and backend services. This position requires a blend of front-end and back-end expertise with a focus on scalable, high-performance web applications.

You will collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences and robust functionalities in a vibrant coastal city.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of full stack development experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in front-end HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Strong server-side experience with Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring, or Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive UIs using modern frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Build and manage backend services and APIs with Node.js, Django, or Rails.
• Optimize performance, database efficiency, and scalability for high-traffic e-commerce environments.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies (unit/integration/e2e).
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Troubleshoot and debug across the full stack to ensure platform stability.

Skills

Full stack development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing e-commerce team in Durban. You will play a crucial role in the design, development, and maintenance of their customer-facing platform and backend systems. This position requires a blend of front-end and back-end expertise, with a focus on building scalable, high-performance web applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences and robust functionalities, contributing to a key area of the company’s business operations in a vibrant coastal city.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Design, build, and manage robust backend services and APIs using frameworks like Node.js, Django, or Ruby on Rails.
• Optimize application performance, database efficiency, and overall system scalability for a high-traffic e-commerce environment.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver solutions on time.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, ensuring the stability and reliability of the platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development, with a strong portfolio showcasing web application development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript) and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong experience with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring, Ruby/Rails).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Durban.