Senior Full-Stack Engineer (React/Node) — Hybrid, Equity

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible working

Training & conferences

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Full-Stack Developer to design, develop and deploy scalable web applications using React on the front-end and Node.js on the back-end. This role is hybrid with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-stack experience, strong JS expertise, and proficiency with databases, cloud platforms, and CI/CD. You will work with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver robust features and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, with expertise in React for front-end development.
• Extensive experience with Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack web applications using React, Node.js, and associated frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate user requirements and mockups into functional features.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement and optimize database schemas and queries (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, best practices, and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, identifying and implementing solutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decision-making processes.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in full-stack development.

Skills

JavaScript

React

Node.js

Express.js

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Full-Stack Developer to design, develop and deploy scalable web applications using React on the front-end and Node.js on the back-end. This role is hybrid with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-stack experience, strong JS expertise, and proficiency with databases, cloud platforms, and CI/CD. You will work with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver robust features and