Full Stack Developer | IT Max | Johannesburg, South Africa

Position Summary

IT Max is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Full Stack Developer to join our software engineering team in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this specialized application development role, you will spearhead designing, building, testing, and deploying robust end-to-end web applications and microservices architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional software architects, UI/UX designers, and QA teams to build scalable frontend interfaces, secure backend REST APIs, and optimized database storage. Ideal candidates bring a strong academic background in computer science or software engineering, deep practical mastery of modern frontend frameworks and backend languages, and immediate availability for employment in Johannesburg.

Detailed Job Description

As a Full Stack Developer at IT Max in Johannesburg, South Africa, you will take full ownership of developing and scaling enterprise-grade software applications from concept to production deployment. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass building responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, engineering secure backend services and APIs, and managing relational and non-relational database stores. You will write clean, maintainable code, participate in code reviews, execute unit and integration testing, and collaborate within Agile sprint squads. Working in a fast-paced technology environment, you will troubleshoot production issues, optimize system performance, and drive continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable full-stack web applications and microservices.
• Build dynamic, responsive, and high-performance front-end user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Architect and develop secure, RESTful backend APIs, services, and business logic layers.
• Design and optimize relational and non-relational database schemas, queries, and data storage models.
• Collaborate closely with software architects, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers throughout the SDLC.
• Write clean, modular, well-documented, and testable code adhering to industry best practices.
• Implement automated unit tests, integration tests, and CI/CD deployment pipelines using modern DevOps tools.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production software defects and performance bottlenecks promptly.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and peer code reviews.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of professional software engineering experience specializing in full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, or C#/.NET).
• Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, JSON web services, and microservices architectures.
• Practical working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.
• Experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure workloads on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) frameworks and automated testing tools (Jest, Cypress, Selenium).
• Prior working experience in software product startups, fintech firms, or enterprise IT consultancies.
• Contributions to open-source software projects or active technical portfolios on GitHub.

Application Information

• Recruiter: IT Max Recruitment Team
• Contact Name: Unspecified (IT Max Talent Acquisition)
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time

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