Senior Full-Stack Engineer — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong full-stack expertise to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions. You will work in a collaborative Agile environment, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions.

The role offers a hybrid work model with a strong focus on modern web technologies and scalable applications. A Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack software development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong back-end experience (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient code across front-end and back-end.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Django

Java

Spring

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Agile

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Django

Java

Spring

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong full-stack expertise to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions. You will work in a collaborative Agile environment, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions.

The role offers a hybrid work model with a strong focus on modern web technologies and scalable applications. A Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience is preferred.