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Full Stack Developer (React and Node.js)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

You'll build and ship features that real users touch every day, for a fintech start-up in Cape Town CBD. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Cape Town CBD (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

Write unit and integration tests before you merge
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning

You'll need

Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages

What's in it for you

Paid certification exams and learning budget
Laptop and data allowance
Hybrid or fully remote work
Medical aid and retirement fund

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio plus degree or diploma certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.