Johannesburg: Full Stack Engineer posted by CodeConnect Staffing (Pty) Ltd

January 15, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

CodeConnect Staffing (Pty) Ltd

Gauteng

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

Full Stack Engineer (Intermediate)

Job Specifics:

Role Title: Full Stack Developer (Intermediate)
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Work Model: Hybrid / Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering / Software Development
Industry: Digital Product Development / Technology
Experience Required: 3+ Years Full Stack Development Experience

An established digital product team is seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality web applications. This individual will join a collaborative engineering environment focused on delivering scalable, secure, and user-centred digital solutions.

Role Overview

The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for building responsive front-end interfaces, developing robust backend services, and contributing to the overall architecture of complex systems. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, participation in code reviews, contribution to technical documentation, and ensuring high engineering standards across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimise full stack web applications.
Build intuitive, responsive UI components using modern frontend technologies.
Implement backend services, APIs, and database structures aligned with best practices.
Participate in design decisions, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
Work closely with product, design, QA, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality features.
Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and system bottlenecks.
Contribute to continuous improvement by adopting modern tools, patterns, and technologies.
Mentor junior developers where required and support team collaboration.

Core Requirements

3+ years experience in full stack development.
Proficiency in at least one of the following tech stacks: Ruby on Rails Stack, Java Stack, JavaScript/Node.js Stack.
Strong experience with RESTful APIs, database design (SQL/NoSQL), and cloud-based deployments.
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and design patterns.
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern build tools.
Strong HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript skills.
Familiarity with responsive design, web security standards, and debugging across the full stack.

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Preferred / Advantageous Experience

Exposure to multi-stack environments (Rails, Java, Node.js).
Knowledge of AWS, containerisation (Docker), GraphQL, microservices, or message brokers (Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ).
Experience with Kubernetes, DevOps practices, IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation).
Background in mentoring or leading small teams.
Experience with performance optimisation and monitoring tools.

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Effective communicator with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
Demonstrates accountability, initiative, and attention to detail.
Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and quality delivery.

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