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Cape Town: Full Stack Engineer (Next.js/React.js Node) (CPT UK Work Hours) posted by Datafin



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Full Stack Engineer (Next.js/React.js & Node) (CPT – UK Work Hours)IT – Software Development
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A UK-based comprehensive Digital Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Engineer to build rich, user- centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components. You will develop and maintain scalable web applications using Next.js (Frontend) and Node.js (Backend), design and manage infrastructure components using Docker Compose, Terraform and deploy to AWS services. The ideal candidate must have 4+ years experience in a simar role with strong experience with OO, enterprise integration, microservice and serverless architecture & Next.js or React.js, including SSR/ISR concepts. Your tech toolset should also include Node.js, Express.js/Fastify, TypeORM, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Docker Compose, Jest, Mocha or Supertest, Git and RESTful API. Applicants must be flexible to work during UK hours.
DUTIES:
  • Develop and maintain scalable, Full Stack web applications using Next.js (Frontend) and Node.js (Backend).
  • Build rich, user-centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components.
  • Create RESTful using Node.js and TypeORM, with strong data modeling and performance in mind.
  • Write modular, maintainable code with comprehensive Unit and Integration Tests, following TDD, using frameworks like Jest and Supertest.
  • Design and manage infrastructure components using Docker Compose, Terraform and deploy to AWS services (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, etc.).
  • Translate UI/UX wireframes into functional front-end code with high attention to performance and accessibility.
  • Produce clear and concise technical documentation using DDD.
  • Collaborate with Engineers, Product, DevOps, and QA to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
  • Participate in code reviews, trunk-based development, continuous integration, and Agile development practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 4 + Years experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
  • Solid experience in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
  • Solid experience in Node.js, Express.js/Fastify, and TypeORM or equivalent ORM tools.
  • Strong experience with React.js or Next.js, including SSR/ISR concepts.
  • Strong experience with OO, enterprise integration, microservice and serverless architecture.
  • Experience working with Docker Compose for local development and containerized deployment.
  • Comfortable using AWS services like EC2, ECS, RDS, and S3.
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, error handling, and security best practices.
  • Experience with Unit and Integration Testing using tools like Jest, Mocha, or Supertest.
  • Proficient using as Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Can work effectively with remote teams in different time zones (e.g. UK, India, Portugal, etc.).
Desired
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MariaDB, GraphQL, or MongoDB.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Biceps).
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices.
  • Prior experience in building isomorphic/universal React applications.
  • Experience with mobile-first design or progressive web apps (PWAs).
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Excellent English speaking and written communication.
  • Ability to identify and pick up new technologies and operating systems quickly.
  • Able to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales.
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