Senior Full Stack Developer - SaaS Platform

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insure & dental

Paid time off + holidays

Career development & training

Innovative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to advance a flagship SaaS platform. You will own end-to-end development, from cutting-edge UI to robust backend services and scalable database architectures, working in a collaborative Agile team that emphasizes learning and growth.

You will design, code, test, and deploy new features, employing React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, with modern cloud and Docker workflows to deliver high-value functionality for clients globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Strong experience with back-end development using Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), or Java (Spring).
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) with NoSQL experience a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of the SaaS application using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices powering the platform.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into high-quality interfaces.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects and performance issues in production.

Skills

React

Node.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Angular

Python

Django

Flask

Java

Spring

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Full Stack Developer to contribute to the evolution of their flagship SaaS platform in Centurion . This role involves end-to-end development, from crafting intuitive user interfaces to building robust backend services and database architectures. You will play a key role in designing, coding, testing, and deploying new features that enhance user experience and drive business value. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative Agile team, apply modern development practices, and influence the technical direction of a product used by clients globally, all within a company that champions continuous learning and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of the SaaS application using technologies like React , Node.js , and PostgreSQL .


• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices that power the platform's functionality.


• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into high-quality user interfaces.


• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.


• Participate actively in code reviews, pair programming, and Agile ceremonies.


• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.


• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React or Angular .


• Strong experience with back-end development using languages and frameworks like Node.js , Python (Django/Flask), or Java (Spring).


• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL , MySQL) and experience with NoSQL databases is a plus.


• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and regular performance reviews.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing technical training.


• A dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and teamwork.