Senior Full Stack Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision insurance

Hybrid work

Professional development

Career growth

Sandton culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a hybrid team responsible for building scalable web applications. You will contribute to both backend and frontend development, collaborating with UX/UI designers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.

The role emphasizes code quality, performance, and continuous learning, with opportunities to shape technical direction and participate in architectural discussions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency with backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C# and related frameworks.
• Strong frontend experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js and core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Design and implement efficient back-end services, APIs, and databases.
• Create intuitive and responsive user interfaces, collaborating with UX/UI designers.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code across the technology stack.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues to ensure stability and performance.

Skills

5+ years experience

Backend: Python/Java/Node

Frontend: React/Angular/Vue

Databases: PostgreSQL/MySQL/NoSQL

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their talented team in Sandton . This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects, contribute to both front-end and back-end development, and play a key part in shaping innovative software solutions. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team, utilizing your expertise to build robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications. This hybrid position is ideal for an experienced engineer who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a significant technical impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Design and implement efficient back-end services, APIs, and databases.
• Create intuitive and responsive user interfaces, collaborating closely with UX/UI designers.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code across the entire technology stack.
• Participate actively in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues to ensure application stability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency in backend technologies such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C#, and associated frameworks.
• Strong experience with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and collaboration opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to professional development resources and opportunities for career advancement.
• A vibrant and innovative work culture in the heart of Sandton .