Senior Web Developer (Full Stack)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Learning & development

Bloemfontein office

Modern facilities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Web Developer (Full Stack) to design, build, and maintain robust web applications across the full stack. You will work on front-end and back-end components, APIs, and databases while collaborating with designers and product managers to deliver features.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional experience, strong knowledge of React/Angular/Vue, Node.js or Python/Java, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong experience with back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, version control (Git), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Design and implement efficient databases, APIs, and server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to define and implement new features.
• Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Full stack development

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java/Spring

Databases

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Web Developer (Full Stack) to join their innovative technology team based in Bloemfontein . You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications, contributing to both front-end and back-end development. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, implement modern technologies, and collaborate with a talented team in a forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate has a passion for clean code, performance optimization, and creating exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Design and implement efficient databases, APIs, and server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code across the full stack.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to define and implement new features.
• Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong experience with back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Java/Spring).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, version control (Git), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Bloemfontein.
• Modern office facilities and amenities.
• Generous paid time off.