Senior Full Stack Developer

About the RoleOur client, a leading software solutions provider, is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Full Stack Developer to join their innovative team in East London, Eastern Cape.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on the complete development lifecycle of sophisticated web applications, from frontend user interfaces to backend logic and database management.
You will be part of a collaborative team, contributing to the design, development, testing, and deployment of robust and scalable solutions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency across both frontend and backend technologies, a passion for creating high-quality code, and a knack for solving complex technical challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code across the entire technology stack.Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into functional applications.Develop and integrate frontend components using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
Design and implement robust backend services and APIs using languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, or C#.
Manage and optimize database schemas and queries for relational and/or NoSQL databases.Implement security and data protection best practices.Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting throughout the development process.Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy discussions.Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.Strong proficiency in frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript, along with experience in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
Solid experience with backend development languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js with Express, Python with Django/Flask, Java with Spring, C# with .NET).
Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and SQL.Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.Understanding of RESTful API design principles.Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.Strong communication and collaboration abilities.Must be based in or willing to relocate to East London, Eastern Cape.BenefitsOur client offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program.
This includes medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and life assurance.
Employees receive a generous annual leave allowance.
Opportunities for continuous professional development, including access to training resources and workshops.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork are highly valued.
Regular team social events.
The chance to work on diverse and impactful software development projects.