Senior Full Stack Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our technology team in Benoni. You will develop robust web applications across front-end and back-end, shaping architecture and delivering scalable software.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor juniors, and contribute to performance optimization and best practices. A hybrid work model balances office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong frontend using React/Angular/Vue.js; HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Extensive backend experience with Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring.
• Solid SQL/NoSQL DB knowledge and API design principles.
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevOps exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications ensuring scalability and performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for both client-side and server-side components.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specifications and functional features.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system architecture.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in software development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the entire application stack.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue.js

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

API design

Node.js

Python

Django

Java

Spring

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Node.js

Python

Django

Java

Spring

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their dynamic technology team based in Benoni . You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust web applications, working across both front-end and back-end technologies. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for creating high-quality, scalable software. You will play a key role in architectural decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications ensuring scalability and performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for both client-side and server-side components.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specifications and functional features.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system architecture.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in software development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the entire application stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Extensive experience with backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Solid understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and API design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A hybrid work model that balances office collaboration with remote flexibility.