Full Stack Node JS Developer

Cape Town based role

We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to help build and scale modern web applications across backend services, APIs, and frontend interfaces. We expect you to independently deliver features. At the same time, you’ll collaborate with engineers and continue growing your system design and architectural skills.

You’ll own features end-to-end, from development through deployment and monitoring.

• Build and scale backend services using Node.js and Type Script.
• Design and implement RESTful and event-driven APIs.
• Develop polished, user-facing features using React (Next.js beneficial).
• Own features end-to-end - development, testing, deployment and monitoring.
• Integrate third-party services and internal systems seamlessly.
• Debug and resolve production issues using logs and observability tools.
• Collaborate closely with product, design and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Strong proficiency in Type Script and Node.js
• Experience building REST or event-driven APIs
• Familiarity with Fastify/Express/NestJS, solid async programming and API design skills
• React experience with strong HTML/CSS fundamentals, relational database experience (PostgreSQL or similar),
• Cloud exposure (AWS/GCP/Azure), experience with CI/CD and Docker
• Testing experience with Jest/Vitest, and strong Git workflow practices.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on large-scale digital products, collaborate with talented teams, and make a meaningful impact on both technology and user experience.