Senior React & Node Full-Stack Engineer - Hybrid

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer in Pietermaritzburg to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend. You will contribute to architecture, mentor juniors, and help shape cutting-edge projects.

The role requires a strong passion for clean code, scalable systems, and modern development practices within a collaborative team. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are expected, with hybrid work options in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional full-stack development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive React experience for frontend development.
• Strong Node.js backend skills with Express.js.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Version control with Git.
• Cloud platform experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a Pietermaritzburg-based team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack web apps with React frontend and Node.js backend.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to implement features.
• Write clean, documented code following best practices.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Manage databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing software across the stack.
• Participate in full SDLC from concept to deployment.

Skills

JavaScript

React

Node.js

REST APIs

Git

Agile

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer in Pietermaritzburg to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend. You will contribute to architecture, mentor juniors, and help shape cutting-edge projects.

The role requires a strong passion for clean code, scalable systems, and modern development practices within a collaborative team. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are expected, with hybrid work options in