Senior Full-Stack Developer (Node.js/React) - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fast-growing tech client in North West. You will own both frontend and backend development, using Node.js for server logic and React for UI, delivering robust, scalable web applications from concept to deployment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and a passion for clean code, security, and performance. This hybrid role offers diverse, impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including Node.js for backend development.
• Extensive experience with React for frontend development.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable code for frontend and backend systems.
• Build and maintain responsive user interfaces using React and related libraries.
• Develop and manage server-side logic, APIs, and databases using Node.js and relevant frameworks.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

React

Express.js

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

MySQL

REST APIs

Git

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fast-growing tech client in North West. You will own both frontend and backend development, using Node.js for server logic and React for UI, delivering robust, scalable web applications from concept to deployment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and a passion for clean code, security, and performance. This hybrid role offers diverse, impactful projects.