Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React / Angular OR Node.js OR .Net)
IT – Software Development
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a dedicated professional to join their Cape Town CBD office. From day one, you’ll own features end-to-end—from database design through backend APIs to front-end UX—and be responsible for the ongoing health, stability, and evolution of their core systems.
DUTIES:
Full Ownership
- Design, implement, document, and maintain applications across front-end, backend, and data layers.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and fix bugs in any part of the stack.
- Continuously improve code quality, performance, and resilience.
Feature Development
- Build new features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, or Vue) and CSS tooling.
- Develop backend services and APIs (e.g. ASP .NET Core, Node.js/Express, or equivalent).
- Apply SOLID principles and modular architecture to ensure components are reusable and testable.
Data & Business Logic
- Design and maintain relational (SQL) or NoSQL schemas to support application needs.
- Implement business logic layers with validation, error handling, and asynchronous operations.
- Optimize queries and data access patterns for scalability.
Web UI & UX
- Create responsive, accessible web interfaces using a component-based approach.
- Leverage UI libraries or CSS frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap, Tailwind).
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and performance best practices.
Automated Testing
- Write unit tests for front-end components and backend services (e.g. Jest, xUnit/NUnit, Mocha).
- Add integration or end-to-end tests (e.g. Cypress, Playwright) for critical user flows.
- Aim for high test coverage on core logic.
Configuration & Deployment
- Manage environment-specific configuration to switch between development, staging, and production without code changes.
- Apply database migrations and seed data on deployment.
- Support containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
Documentation & Collaboration
- Produce clear README and inline documentation for setup, running, and testing.
- Document design choices, assumptions, and considerations for future-proofing.
- Participate actively in code reviews and team planning sessions.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Professional Experience: 4–6 years building full-stack applications or several medium-sized projects.
- Front-End: Proficient with one major framework (React, Angular, or Vue), plus HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
- Back-End: Experienced with modern server-side platforms (ASP .NET Core, Node.js/Express, or similar).
- Databases: Skilled in SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and comfortable with migrations/ORMs (EF Core, TypeORM, Sequelize).
- APIs: RESTful API design and JSON; familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
- Automated Testing: Hands-on with unit testing frameworks and basic integration/E2E testing.
- DevOps Basics: Docker containerization, basic CI/CD pipelines, and environment configuration.
- Version Control: Proficient in Git workflows including feature branching, pull requests, and merges.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Sense of Ownership: Take full responsibility for the features and systems delivered.
- Curiosity & Growth Mindset: Proactively learn new tools, libraries, and best practices.
- Problem-Solving: Analyse requirements, anticipate edge cases, and engineer robust solutions.
- Clear Communication: Write concise documentation, ask thoughtful questions, and share progress clearly.