Senior Web Developer (Full Stack)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Learning opportunities

Dynamic Stellenbosch office

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Web Developer to join our innovative technology team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust web applications spanning frontend interfaces to backend services and databases.

You will mentor junior developers, influence technical decisions, and collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for client-facing platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack web development.
• Proficient in frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Proficient in backend languages (Python, Node.js, Java, PHP).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code for frontend and backend components.
• Develop and manage scalable database solutions with data integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to implement features.
• Optimize performance, security, and scalability across the stack.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

5+ years

Frontend: HTML/CSS/JS

React/Angular/Vue

Backend: Python/Node.js/Java/PHP

Databases: PostgreSQL/MongoDB

Cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Git & Agile

Tools

Docker

Git

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Web Developer to join their innovative technology team in Stellenbosch . This role is critical for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable web applications that power our business operations and client-facing platforms. You will work across the entire technology stack, from frontend interfaces to backend services and databases, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant projects, mentor junior developers, and influence technical decisions within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both frontend and backend components.
• Develop and manage scalable database solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define and implement features.
• Optimize application performance, security, and scalability across the entire stack.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack web development .
• Strong proficiency in frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue.js) and backend languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, PHP).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Proficient in version control systems like Git and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A dynamic work environment located in the heart of Stellenbosch .
• Work on challenging and impactful projects with a talented team.