Senior Full Stack Developer - SaaS Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to evolve a flagship SaaS platform in Centurion. You will craft intuitive UIs and robust backend services, building features end-to-end and contributing to database architectures.

You will join an Agile team, design, code, test, and deploy with modern practices, influencing technical direction for a globally used product while advancing your own professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain front-end and back-end components of a SaaS platform.
• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into interfaces.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

Node.js

Python

Java

REST APIs

SQL

Cloud platforms

Docker

Agile collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

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.