Senior Full Stack Developer at SavageOne in Midrand, South Africa, designing and building full-stack web applications: server-side apps and APIs with Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, or Java, backed by SQL/NoSQL databases, plus testing, debugging, code reviews, and third-party API integrations.
About the job Senior Full Stack Developer
Overview:We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Full Stack Developer with a minimum of 6 years of hands‑on experience to join our dynamic team. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions across the entire application stack. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both front‑end and back‑end technologies, as well as a proven track record of delivering high‑quality, scalable, and maintainable code. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects and contribute to the growth and success of our company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
- Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure web applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks.
- Develop server‑side applications and APIs using back‑end technologies such as Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, or Java.
- Integrate third‑party services and APIs to enhance application functionality and performance.
- Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following best practices and coding standards.
- Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and end‑to‑end testing to ensure the reliability and stability of applications.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues reported by users or identified during testing.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in software development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in full stack web development.
- Solid understanding of back‑end technologies and frameworks such as Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, or Java.
- Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
- Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of delivering high‑quality software solutions on time and within budget.