Senior Full - Stack Node React AWS Developer

E-Merge IT Recruitment

Build. Scale. Innovate. Repeat.

We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer to help shape and grow our cloud-based platform. You'll work with modern technologies, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate with talented teams to build software used by customers around the world.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of experience with Node.js
  • 5+ years of experience with React
  • Proven experience designing and supporting microservices architectures
  • Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
  • Experience building and integrating REST APIs
  • Experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms
  • Strong software design, architecture, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Self-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice to Have

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Exposure to cloud-native and containerized environments

Experience leading technical projects or mentoring developers

Your Toolbox

You'll feel right at home if you've worked with:

  • Node.js ; React ; TypeScript / JavaScript ; REST APIs
  • Microservices ; AWS ; SQL Databases ; NoSQL Databases
  • Docker ;Kubernetes ;Git ;CI/CD Pipelines ;Agile Development Practices

Bonus Points For

Experience developing high-scale SaaS platforms

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and QA automation

Academic excellence in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields

Experience building products that serve large, growing customer bases

Reference Number for this position is GZ61366 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg / Hybrid offering a cost to company salary of R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on ***email_hidden*** or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

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