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

E-Merge; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,020,000 - 1,380,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Merge is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to help shape and grow a cloud-based platform. You’ll work with Node.js and React, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate with talented teams to deliver software used by customers around the world.

The role emphasizes designing and supporting microservices, REST APIs, and cloud workloads on AWS or similar platforms, with hybrid work from Johannesburg and opportunities to lead technical projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Reference Number for this position is GZ61366 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg / Hybrid offering a cost to company salary of R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability.