Senior Full-Stack Node React AWS Developer - Johannesburg / Hybrid - R1.2m PA

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to shape and scale our cloud-based platform. You will work with Node.js and React to build features used by customers worldwide. You will influence architecture, design REST APIs, and collaborate with teams on microservices, AWS, and containerized deployments.

Strong English communication and a self-motivated mindset are essential. The role offers opportunities to lead technical initiatives, mentor developers, and contribute to high-scale SaaS

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Node.js.
• 5+ years of experience with React.
• Experience designing and supporting microservices architectures.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
• Strong software design and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications.
• Self-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills

Node.js

React

Microservices architectures

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

REST APIs

AWS

Software architecture

English communication

Independent work

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Build. Scale. Innovate. Repeat.

We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer to help shape and grow our cloud-based platform. You'll work with modern technologies, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate with talented teams to build software used by customers around the world.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience with Node.js
• 5+ years of experience with React
• Proven experience designing and supporting microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs
• Experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Strong software design, architecture, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self‑motivated mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice to Have

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to cloud-native and containerized environments
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring developers

Your Toolbox

You'll feel right at home if you've worked with:

• Node.js ; React ; TypeScript / JavaScript ; REST APIs
• Microservices ; AWS ; SQL Databases ; NoSQL Databases
• Docker ;Kubernetes ;Git ;CI/CD Pipelines ;Agile Development Practices

Bonus Points For

• Experience developing high-scale SaaS platforms
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and QA automation
• Academic excellence in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
• Experience building products that serve large, growing customer bases