Senior FullStack Developer - AI & Automation

Pure Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI automation company is seeking a skilled Senior Developer in Cape Town to design, build, and deploy sophisticated full-stack web applications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of full-stack development experience and is proficient in integrating AI capabilities. This role requires expertise in various technologies including Node.js, Python, and modern front-end frameworks. Join a team driving digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Expert in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
• Deep experience with Node.js and Python frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of full-stack web applications.
• Integrate advanced AI/ML models into production systems.
• Mentor junior developers in best practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

React, Vue, or Angular

Node.js

Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI)

RESTful APIs

AWS, Azure, GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

AI/ML integration

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Developer - AI & Automation

Location: Onsite - Century City Cape Town

Company: A leading AI automation company that builds scalable, cutting-edge solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency for businesses worldwide.

The Role: We are looking for a skilled Senior Developer to play a key role in designing, building, and deploying sophisticated full-stack web applications with integrated AI capabilities. You will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and mentoring other developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of secure, scalable full-stack web applications and microservices.
• Architect and integrate advanced AI / ML models (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics) into production systems.
• Mentor junior developers and champion best practices in code quality, testing, and system design.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Design and manage complex database schemas for both SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Implement robust security measures and CI / CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.

Required Experience & Tech Stack

• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Front-End: Expert in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Back-End: Deep experience with Node.js, Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), and building RESTful APIs.
• Cloud & DevOps: Proven hands-on experience with AWS / Azure / GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• AI / ML: Practical experience integrating and deploying machine learning models into web applications.
• Databases: Strong knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead projects and mentor others.