Senior Full Stack Engineer

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge AI-powered solutions, collaborating with experienced developers, and taking ownership of projects from conception to deployment. If you have a passion for technology and a strong background in full stack development, this is your chance to join a dynamic team that values leadership and creativity. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a non-hierarchical organization where your contributions matter.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full stack development with a strong proficiency in Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Proven track record of building and scaling production systems with a product-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core product features from end to end.
• Lead architectural design and make strategic technical decisions.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Software Development Principles

Design Patterns

OOP Principles

Education

B.Sc in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

GCP

MongoDB

Jest

Job description

Our client’s product consolidates organizational data (e.g. conversations, tickets, meetings, files, etc.) and answers employees’ questions about it. In order to provide a seamless experience, their engine utilizes cutting-edge Gen AI technology and is constantly developing and optimizing.

They take pride in being a non-hierarchical organization and their titles don’t matter; every one of their team members is expected to adopt a leadership mindset in everything they do. If you are passionate about what you do, enjoy moving fast and break things responsibly - let’s talk!

Position

They are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a startup mentality and a passion for cutting-edge technology. As a key member of their team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining their core product from end to end. You will join a group of experienced developers from the world's top companies who are passionate about building innovative AI-powered solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build new features and products from scratch

• Lead the architectural design and engineering vision for our platform

• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards

• Make strategic technical decisions that align with business objectives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new product features

We're Looking For...

• A "get-it-done" attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• 6+ years of experience in full stack development

• Strong proficiency in our tech stack: Node.js, React, TypeScript

• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices

• Proven track record of building and scaling production systems

• Ability to see the big picture and take end-to-end responsibility for projects

• A product-oriented mindset

Would be a big plus if you…

• Prior experience as a core team member in B2B SaaS product startup companies

• Experience with AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) is highly desirable

• Experience with Java/Kotlin development

• Experience with our modern web application tech stack - Kubernetes, Docker, GCP, MongoDB, Jest.

• Strong knowledge of OOP principles

Education Requirements:

• B.Sc in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent in experience)