Senior Full Stack Developer (Fintech)

Placements24; Upington; Sur place; ZAR 850 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonuses

Medical & retirement

Professional development

Cutting-edge fintech tech

Team environment Upington

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our fintech client in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend services and dynamic frontend interfaces using modern stacks.

You will own API design, database modeling with SQL/NoSQL, and cloud deployments, collaborating with product, design and QA to deliver high-performance financial solutions. On-site role emphasizing close team collaboration and architectural input.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in at least one major backend language (Python/Java/Node.js/Go).
• Strong frontend knowledge (React/Angular/Vue.js), JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB and data modeling.
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) a plus.
• Understanding of microservices and API design principles.
• Git and CI/CD expertise.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in the fintech industry is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services.
• Develop and maintain dynamic frontend applications using React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Architect and manage database solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
• Implement and optimize RESTful APIs for frontend-backend data exchange.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code.
• Collaborate with product management, UX/UI design, and QA.
• Ensure application security best practices are applied throughout the lifecycle.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Connaissances

Backend + frontend development

RESTful APIs design

CI/CD practices

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Outils

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

React

Angular

Vue.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding fintech company operating in the payments and digital banking space, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their core development team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is integral to designing, building, and maintaining the robust and scalable backend systems and dynamic frontend interfaces that power their innovative financial services. You will be responsible for developing secure, high-performance applications, working with modern technologies, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of both backend and frontend development, a strong focus on code quality, security, and performance, and a passion for fintech innovation. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences and reliable financial solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and contribute to the evolution of digital finance, in an on-site capacity promoting close team synergy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services using languages like Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Develop and maintain dynamic and responsive frontend applications using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Architect and manage database solutions (SQL and NoSQL) ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Implement and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange between frontend and backend systems.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, UX/UI design, and QA.
• Ensure application security best practices are implemented and maintained throughout the development lifecycle.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proven expertise in backend development with proficiency in at least one major language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Strong experience with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and associated technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3).
• Proficiency in working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API design principles.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in the fintech industry is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry events.
• Work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly evolving fintech sector.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment in Upington .
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.