Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Performance bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong full-stack capabilities to design, implement, and deploy scalable web applications. The role blends focused remote work with essential in-office collaboration in our East London office.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in architectural decisions, and deliver robust services across frontend and backend layers. A solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle and collaborative mindset are

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional full-stack software development experience.
• Backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C#.
• Frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker/Kubernetes.
• Version control with Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a hybrid setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code across the stack.
• Develop and maintain APIs and backend services.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Implement and maintain frontend user interfaces.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making.

Skills

Full-stack

Backend languages

Frontend frameworks

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative software development house, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with full-stack expertise for their East London office. This hybrid role offers a compelling mix of focused remote work and essential in-office collaboration. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and efficient web applications, working across both frontend and backend technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and mentor junior engineers within a thriving development environment. If you possess a comprehensive understanding of the full software development lifecycle and a passion for creating robust solutions, this role is ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code across the stack.
• Develop and maintain APIs and backend services.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Implement and maintain frontend user interfaces.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C#.
• Experience with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, effective in a hybrid setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, performance bonuses, and excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. This hybrid role in East London promotes a healthy work-life balance. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions.