Senior Full Stack Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to own features end-to-end, from concept to deployment. You will design robust, scalable software and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative, improvement-focused team.

You will work across front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Java) with responsibilities including architecture, reviews, and troubleshooting. Hybrid work and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies and modern frameworks, plus experience with back-end languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Architect scalable database solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define specs.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure security and performance.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Angular

Node.js

Python

Java

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their innovative technology team in Vereeniging . This role requires a versatile engineer proficient in both front-end and back-end development, who can take ownership of features from conception to deployment. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that drive our business forward. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to challenging projects, mentor junior engineers, and work within a collaborative environment that values technical leadership and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code for both front-end (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) components.
• Architect and implement scalable database solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Lead code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior members of the engineering team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Ensure application security, performance, and scalability.

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 front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks.
• Expertise in at least one back-end programming language and framework.
• Solid experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• A hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and collaboration.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and conference attendance.