SENIOR FULL-STACK DEVELOPER (REACT, NODE.JS AND AWS) -HYBRID - UP TO R1.2M PA

E-Merge; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Merge is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join its fast-growing global SaaS engineering team in Rosebank. You will work across the full stack to build modern web applications, scalable backend services, and cloud infrastructure that supports thousands of users.

We expect 5+ years in Node.js and React, strong AWS experience, microservices, REST APIs, and a solid background in SaaS development, CI/CD, and QA automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Node.js and 5+ years in React.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Strong relational and non-relational database skills.
• REST API development and integration.
• Cloud platforms: AWS or equivalent.
• Ability to mentor and lead technical projects.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Familiar with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience developing high-scale SaaS solutions.
• Understanding CI/CD and QA automation.

Responsibilities

• Build modern web applications, scalable backend services, and cloud infrastructure that supports thousands of users.
• Lead technical projects and mentor teammates across the engineering org.
• Design and implement REST APIs and scalable data models for SaaS products.
• Ensure CI/CD and QA automation practices are applied across the stack.

Skills

Node.js

React

AWS

Microservices

REST APIs

SaaS experience

CI/CD

QA automation

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A fast-growing global SaaS company transforming the way businesses achieve and manage compliance through automation and AI is looking for a highly motivated Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing engineering team. This is more than just another development role - it's an opportunity to build products that make a real impact in a rapidly growing global industry. You'll work across the full stack to build modern web applications, scalable backend services, and cloud infrastructure that supports thousands of users. If you are ready to turn complex problems into clean, scalable, production-ready code - and enjoy the process while doing it, this one's for you -

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in Node.js and 5+ years in React.
• AWS a must
• Microservices Expertise: Proven production experience with microservices architecture.
• Database Knowledge: Strong skills with relational and non-relational databases.
• API Development: Experience building and integrating REST APIs.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS or similar providers.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and lead technical projects.
• Communication: Proficient in English with strong verbal and written skills.
• DevOps Awareness: Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong advantage.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in software design principles and patterns with a motivated, self-driven approach.
• Experience developing high-scale SaaS solutions.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD and QA automation processes.
• Academic excellence in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Reference Number for this position is MAT61366 which is a permanent position based in Rosebank offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.2m per annum depending on experience and ability.