Job Description
About the Role
Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a Mid Full Stack Developer to join their remote team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with both legacy technologies and cutting-edge tools as they evolve. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the current system while playing a key role in transitioning to a more modern tech stack.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and Enhance: Support, optimize, and add features to the current application built with React 17, CodeIgniter 3, and MariaDB.
- Collaborate on Migration: Contribute to the migration of the frontend and backend to modern technologies, including React 19.
- Develop New Features: Work on both frontend and backend, implementing new features, improving existing ones, and ensuring smooth integration between different systems.
- Real-time Features: Leverage WebSockets to create seamless real-time communication features within the app.
- Performance Optimization: Identify areas of the system that can be optimized for better performance and scalability as we move to the updated tech stack.
- Testing and Documentation: Write tests and document the current system as well as the new technologies as they are adopted.
Requirements
- Frontend: React 17
- Backend: CodeIgniter 3
- Database: MySQL
- Real-time Communication: WebSockets
- Strong experience with React 17+ and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Familiarity with frontend state management (e.g., Redux, Context API)
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (Sass, LESS) and building responsive UI components
- Experience with PHP and CodeIgniter 3+ (or experience with any other PHP frameworks such as Laravel
- Experience with RESTful APIs
- Proficiency with MySQL or other relational databases
- Familiarity with database design, optimization, and query performance would be a plus
- WebSockets: Experience working with WebSockets to enable real-time communication features or willing to learn
- Version Control: Proficient in using Git for source code management and collaboration
- CI/CD: Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines.
- Testing: Strong knowledge of writing unit and integration tests using tools like Jest or Mocha.
- Exposure to Docker or containerisation tools
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for application deployment
- Familiarity with or willing to learn microservices
- Experience with GraphQL subscriptions for real-time data management
- Experience with full-stack migration projects and transitioning legacy systems
Qualifications
No formal education or certifications are required for this role.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details are not mentioned in the original job description.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.
The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.
The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.
To succeed in an IT career in the Western Cape, professionals need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages (Java, Python, C++), data structures and algorithms, software development methodologies, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific tools and technologies, such as SAP or Oracle, can be highly valued.
Several major companies and industries are actively hiring IT professionals in the Western Cape. For example, tech giants like IBM and Dell have a strong presence in the region, while financial institutions such as Standard Bank and First National Bank also have significant IT departments. The automotive industry is another major sector that employs IT professionals, with companies like Toyota and Volkswagen having operations in the province.
Career growth opportunities are plentiful for IT professionals in the Western Cape, with many companies offering training and development programs to help employees upskill and reskill. With experience, professionals can move into senior roles such as technical lead or manager, or transition into related fields like business analysis or consulting. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit also makes it an ideal location for startups, providing opportunities for IT professionals to launch their own businesses or join innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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