Johannesburg: Senior Full Stack Developer posted by iOCO Digital Pty Lty

April 25, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

iOCO Digital Pty Lty

Gauteng

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong fullstack experience and exposure to modern AI/agent build & integration platforms to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and delivering modern web applications using modern object-oriented backend technologies, cloud-based AI/agent platforms and developer acceleration tooling.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Architecture:
Design and develop RESTful APIs using modern object-oriented backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Java with Spring Boot, Python, Go, Rust)
Build interactive web user interfaces using Angular
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Design and implement backend services as independently deployable microservices
Implement clean architecture, CQRS, SOLID principles, and best practices
Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and security
Build and embed agent-enabled capabilities into solutions using appropriate platforms and services (e.g., Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, Gemini) where applicable
Apply engineering guardrails when using AI-assisted development tooling (e.g., Claude Code, BMAD) to ensure code quality, security, and reviewability

Technical Leadership:
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards
Contribute to architecture decisions and technology selection
Identify and address technical debt
Contribute to selecting and standardising tooling patterns for agent build/integration (e.g., Copilot Studio/Azure AI Foundry/Bedrock) and AI-assisted engineering (e.g., BMAD/Claude Code), aligned to delivery constraints

Integration & Data:
Integrate with third-party services and internal systems
Design and integrate data storage solutions appropriate to the selected backend technology stack
Integrate agent-enabled services with enterprise systems and data sources, including secure access patterns, auditing, and operational controls

DevOps & Quality:
Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
Monitor and troubleshoot production issues
Participate in agile ceremonies and planning
Ensure AI/agent-related components are production-ready (configuration, secrets, logging/monitoring hooks, and safe rollout practices) and align with engineering standards when AI-assisted tools are used

Requirements

Core Technical Skills:
5+ years experience building backend services using one or more modern object-oriented languages such as Java (Spring Boot), Python, Go, or Rust
Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs in a microservices-based architecture
Solid understanding of REST, HTTP, and API design
Experience with distributed systems concepts such as service boundaries, inter-service communication, and fault tolerance
Experience or practical exposure to building/embedding agent-enabled capabilities using platforms such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, or Gemini (or equivalent)
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly (e.g., Claude Code, BMAD or equivalent) with strong emphasis on code review, testing, and secure coding

Front-End:
Experience with Angular for web application development
Component-based UI development (Blazor or equivalent)
HTML, CSS, and modern UI practices

Cloud & DevOps:
Experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.) or similar cloud
CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Containerization (Docker) is advantageous
Familiarity with integrating cloud AI/agent services into application delivery pipelines (e.g., Azure AI Foundry/Amazon Bedrock) and managing configuration/secrets appropriately

Engineering Practices:
Strong knowledge of SOLID principles
Design patterns
Secure coding practices
Performance optimization
Demonstrated discipline applying engineering standards when AI-assisted tools are used (reviewability, traceability of changes, testing coverage, and secure-by-design practices)

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Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Ability to work independently and lead initiatives
Mentoring mindset and collaborative approach

Personal Attributes:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting established business objectives.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Empathy for stakeholders and a user-centric approach to solution design.

Nice to Have

Experience with:
Microservices-based system design and implementation
Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, Playwright)
Observability tools (Application Insights, OpenTelemetry)
Hands-on experience delivering solutions with agent-build platforms (e.g.,

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