South Africa: Full Stack Software Engineer – Frontend Focused posted by WatersEdge Solutions

Location: Remote (Global)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: SaaS | Digital Identity | AI & Compliance Tech

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a high-growth AI-driven scale-up on the lookout for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong frontend focus. This role is perfect for engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and want to contribute to cutting-edge identity verification solutions shaping the digital trust landscape.

About the Role

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, youll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain responsive, secure web applications. Youll be deeply involved in architectural design, frontend performance, and cloud-native implementation. This role offers the autonomy of a startup with the complexity and scale of global enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive front-end applications using modern frameworks like React, VueJS, or Angular

• Architect client-side and server-side components using Node.js or Python

• Build and manage databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)

• Deploy and manage cloud services with AWS (Lambda, Cognito, Amplify, S3)

• Write scalable, secure, and well-documented code

• Conduct system analysis, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement

• Collaborate with product managers and, when needed, directly with customers

• Mentor team members and contribute to project planning and execution

What Youll Bring

• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development

• Proficiency in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern frontend framework (VueJS, React, or Angular)

• 3+ years of experience with AWS services, especially Amplify

• Backend development experience with Node.js and/or Python

• Strong knowledge of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility

• Familiarity with Git/Bitbucket version control systems

• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with UI/UX design principles

• Familiarity with testing tools such as Cypress

• Experience in startup or scale-up environments

Whats On Offer

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and equity package

• Remote work flexibility from anywhere in the world

• Collaborative, smart, and humble team culture

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of digital identity and AI innovation

Company Culture

At WatersEdge Solutions, we align top tech talent with mission-driven companies. Youll join a passionate, purpose-led team focused on solving global trust challenges with precision, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.