Senior Full-Stack Engineer — Python/Django, Hybrid

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Full Stack Engineer role in Soweto, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will lead full stack development using Python and Django, while also crafting modern frontend components with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

You will design scalable architectures, implement RESTful APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, with hybrid work flexibility offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years professional full stack web development experience.
• Strong Python and Django experience.
• Proficient frontend skills: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience with React, Vue.js, or Angular is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web apps using Python, Django, and related frameworks.
• Build and integrate frontend components with modern JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for data exchange.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements.
• Write clean, documented, maintainable code following best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the full stack.
• Participate in architectural discussions and roadmap planning.
• Ensure database performance and integrity.
• Stay updated with emerging web technologies and trends.

Skills

Python

Django

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

React/Vue/Angular

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Git

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Full Stack Engineer role in Soweto, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will lead full stack development using Python and Django, while also crafting modern frontend components with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

You will design scalable architectures, implement RESTful APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, with hybrid work flexibility offered.