Senior Full Stack Engineer - E-commerce Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks a Senior Full Stack Engineer to drive the development of a cutting-edge e-commerce platform across the stack, from UI to backend services. You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to deliver scalable features and robust integrations with payment gateways.

The role offers a hybrid work setup, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth, with a focus on performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience with backend languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Build robust, scalable backend services and APIs to support platform functionality.
• Integrate with third-party services, payment gateways, and internal systems.
• Optimize application performance, load times, and database interactions.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into functional code.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code across the full stack.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development processes.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

Front-end frameworks

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring

React/Angular/Vue

SQL/NoSQL databases

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer to contribute to the development of their cutting-edge e-commerce platform in Upington . This role involves working across the entire technology stack, from user interfaces to backend services, to deliver a seamless and engaging online shopping experience. You will collaborate with a talented team of developers, designers, and product managers to build new features, improve performance, and ensure the scalability of the platform. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the direction of a growing online retail presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build robust, scalable, and efficient backend services and APIs to support platform functionality.
• Integrate with third-party services, payment gateways, and internal systems.
• Optimize application performance, load times, and database interactions for a smooth user experience.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional code.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code across the full stack.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development processes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience with backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of e-commerce architectures, payment processing, and order management systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Work on a dynamic and customer-facing e-commerce platform.