Full Stack Developer

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Orion Labs is a small, fast-growing consulting company building modern software and infrastructure for clients around the world. We’re collaborative and hands-on with dynamic technologies. You’ll join a supportive team with real ownership, lots of room to learn, and clear opportunities to grow your career while doing meaningful work for great clients.

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Full-time Cape Town (hybrid)

Orion Labs is a small, fast-growing consulting company building modern software and infrastructure for clients around the world. We’re collaborative and hands-on with dynamic technologies. You’ll join a supportive team with real ownership, lots of room to learn, and clear opportunities to grow your career while doing meaningful work for great clients.

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will work on complex enterprise-scale projects, building modern web applications from the ground up. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the entire stack, from database design to front-end implementation, and is passionate about writing clean, maintainable code.

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces with modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as Tailwind CSS and Shadcn UI.
• Develop robust RESTful APIs and back-end services using Node.js.
• Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries (PostgreSQL/Supabase).
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, session management).
• Design, implement, and maintain content models, APIs, and integrations using headless CMS platforms, primarily Payload CMS and Directus.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications across the full stack.
• Practice test-driven development (TDD) and implement automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions) for deployments across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
• Deploy and operate modern web apps on varius cloud platforms such as AWS, Railway and Vercel.
• Integrate and manage Supabase (PostgreSQL) where applicable.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to technical documentation and architecture decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script and modern ES6+ features.
• Extensive experience with React and Next.js for building modern web applications.
• Solid experience with Node.js for back-end development.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Hands-on experience building production applications with Payload CMS.
• Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Proven experience working in agile teams using Scrum (sprints, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, etc.).
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) is a plus.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Front-end:
  React, Next.js, Type Script, Tailwind CSS
• Back-end:
  Node.js, Express.js, Type Script
• Database:
  PostgreSQL, Supabase
• CMS / Content:
  Payload CMS (primary), Directus, Strapi (nice to have)
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud
• Dev Ops:
  Docker, CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions), Infrastructure as Code
• Hosting/Platform:
  Vercel
• Tools:
  Git, Slack, Trello/Click Up, VS Code

We offer competitive compensation, hybrid working with a few days per week in our Cape Town office, flexible hours, a learning and certification budget, and a supportive, low-ego team that values work–life balance and growth.

We hire for skill, potential, and values. In South Africa’s diverse context, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to provide a fair, inclusive process. If you have the skills and drive, we’d love to hear from you.