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Full Stack Developer (React and Node.js) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a logistics software company in Cape Town CBD. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

What your day looks like

Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Document how your features work for support and new developers

What you need

Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Experience writing automated tests
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people

Extra points for

Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10
Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
Public GitHub portfolio or published app

What's in it for you

Medical aid and retirement fund
Laptop and data allowance
Paid certification exams and learning budget

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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.

Before you hit apply

Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.
Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.