Cape Town City Centre: Senior Full-Stack Developer

Job Summary The Full-Stack Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining WastePlans bespoke web applications, integrating backend and frontend systems, and ensuring efficient, secure, and scalable software solutions. Over time, this role is intended to grow into a leadership position, taking over the day-to-day coordination and supervision of the development team. Responsibilities Software Development Design, develop, and maintain bespoke web applications using PHP, JavaScript (jQuery, Node.js), and MySQL Ensure code is efficient, reusable, well-documented, and adheres to established coding standards Collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement new features and improve existing systems System Integration & Optimization Develop integrations between internal systems, databases, and APIs Optimize performance across the full stack (frontend, backend, and database) Testing and Deployment Conduct thorough testing of code before deployment Support automated deployment and version control processes Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices AWS Cloud Management Assist in managing and optimizing applications hosted on AWS Support efforts to ensure system scalability, uptime, and cost efficiency Documentation Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all projects Ensure clarity in code comments, configuration notes, and process documentation Collaboration and Mentorship Work closely with other developers, IT staff, and business stakeholders Assist junior team members with technical challenges and provide guidance when required. Prepare to transition into a supervisory role for the development team Continuous Improvement Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to WastePlans development stack Contribute to the improvement of coding standards, workflows, and frameworks used internally Requirements Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in full-stack web development Experience with source control (Git) and collaborative development workflows Exposure to cloud environments (preferably AWS) Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted Closing date: 09th January 2026 Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process