Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with full-stack expertise to join our agile team in Polokwane. You will contribute to both frontend and backend development across the full software lifecycle, delivering scalable applications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong problem-solving, and excellent collaboration skills. A hybrid work model is offered, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, full-stack.
• Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Backend languages: Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Database design and management (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms and Docker is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and services.
• Write clean, well-tested code and adhere to standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor juniors.

Skills

Full-stack development

React/Angular/Vue.js

Node.js/Python/Java

SQL/NoSQL databases

Agile methodologies

problem solving

Communication

Tools

React/Angular/Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

Docker

AWS/Azure

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with full-stack expertise to join their agile development team in Polokwane. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, contributing to both the front-end and back-end development of their cutting-edge software solutions. You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to implementation and deployment. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable applications, driving technical excellence within a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient web applications across the full stack (frontend and backend).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and services, ensuring seamless integration and data flow.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for scalability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in both frontend and backend development.
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as React , Angular, or Vue.js, and backend languages like Node.js , Python, or Java.
• Solid understanding of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software development principles, design patterns, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance incentives.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• A flexible hybrid work model supporting work-life integration.
• Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to technological advancement in Polokwane .
• Be part of a company that values employee growth and well-being.