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Full Stack Developer (React and Node.js)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

A software development house in Sandton needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Sandton-based, with most of your time spent at a software development house. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments

Must-haves

Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people

Nice if you have

Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: degree or diploma certificate, list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
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 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Sandton; 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

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.