Johannesburg: Fullstack Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications. This role involves working across both front-end and back-end systems, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. You will collaborate closely with business analysts, Scrum Masters, DevOps, and other stakeholders throughout the full software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and experienced with modern front-end frameworks, back-end technologies, databases, and cloud platforms. Key Responsibilities Development & Architecture Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications. Implement front-end solutions using frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js . Build robust back-end services using C#, .NET Core, Node.js, or Java . Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services. Ensure adherence to coding standards, secure software development practices, and performance optimization. Databases & Cloud Work with relational databases ( SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL ) and NoSQL databases ( MongoDB, Redis ). Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure services. Monitor and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency . Collaboration & Agile Practices Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies , including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Advocate for continuous improvement in software development processes, DevOps practices, and coding standards . Testing & Quality Assurance Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application reliability ( xUnit, NUnit, Jest, Cypress ). Conduct peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Maintain high-quality documentation for codebases, APIs, and technical designs. Requirements & Qualifications Must-Have Skills: 5 years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 2 years in full-stack development . Strong experience with front-end frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue.js). Solid back-end experience using C#, .NET Core, Node.js, or Java . Hands-on experience with relational ( SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL ) and NoSQL ( MongoDB, Redis ) databases. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating external services. Cloud experience with AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS) or Azure . Familiarity with version control systems ( Git ) and CI/CD pipelines ( Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps ). Proficient in unit testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD). Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Highly Desirable Skills: Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration ( Kubernetes, EKS, AKS ). Familiarity with GraphQL or WebSocket APIs. Knowledge of secure coding practices , performance tuning, and observability tools ( New Relic, ELK, Prometheus ). Exposure to event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing. Experience with mobile-friendly or responsive web design and UI/UX best practices. Education Bachelor’s degree, higher certificate, or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT , or a related field. Additional Information Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal) Salary: Negotiable Location Options: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote Must be located in South Africa or have a valid work permit for South Africa