Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack Development

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead full-stack development and deliver scalable web applications. You will design, build, and deploy with modern front-end and back-end technologies while collaborating with product managers and designers to meet user needs and business goals.

The role requires a BS in CS or related field and at least 6 years of experience, with strong expertise in React/Angular/Vue.js, Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring, and cloud/container

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on full-stack development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end languages/frameworks (Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and staying current with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using modern technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and tested code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers and junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure stability of deployed applications.

Skills

Full-stack development

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python/Django

Java/Spring

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in full-stack development to join their innovative technology team based in or near Soweto . This role is critical for designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable web applications. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build cutting-edge software solutions that meet user needs and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies, a passion for clean code, and a commitment to agile development methodologies, contributing to the continuous evolution of our digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using modern technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of deployed applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software engineering , with a focus on full-stack development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and API design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for staying current with emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conferences and training.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that values innovation and employee growth in the Soweto region.