Senior Fullstack Javascript Engineer

Overview

Our  (formerly Sov Tech) story: we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. We have been pioneering software development for a global audience for over a decade and are the leading custom software development company from Africa.  has grown to more than 350 AI-powered software engineering experts delivering world-class platforms across four cities on three continents.

We remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa has a young population, with over 50% under 25, and there are over 700,000 professional software developers today, with expectations to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and its impact on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies,  helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Earth’s leading software company from Africa— that’s where we’re going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that’s showcasing and advancing Africa’s tech landscape on the global scale. We celebrate individuality, empower decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we’re driving innovation and building exceptional teams.

Highlights include:
Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy.

• At , we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—from anywhere you thrive across our interconnected Guilds.
• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The  Vibes

• Annual Foos-Fest: showcase skills at our Foosball Festival and win awards.
• AI-Powered Hackathons: collaborate to create market-ready products in 24 hours with live music and family-friendly fun.
• Year-End Celebrations: reflect and connect at our year-end events.
• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais: bond with colleagues over discussions and vibes.
• Fluid Clubs: join activities like hiking and running to foster shared interests.
• Weekly All-Hands: stay inspired and in the loop.
• Explore Week: work from anywhere around the globe for one week.

Rewards & Recognition

• Stacos (our company currency): reward peers and exchange for vouchers.
• Commission
  
  Incentives:
  
  rewards for successful business development leads and referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support

• Internal AI Platforms: access to AI tools to empower growth. We love AI.
• High-Performance Culture: OKRs and annual reviews.
• Personalized Mentorship: guidance from leadership and the Talent Success Team with one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins.

Our teams are powered by AI

• Cutting-edge AI platforms, agents, and tools for smarter workflows and career development.
• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama: we use them all; you can choose what suits you best.
• Licenses are covered; we have internal AI platforms providing access in a secure environment.

Outstanding Employee Benefits

• Discovery Medical Aid: prioritizing health with quality care.
• Half-Day Birthday Leave: enjoy an afternoon off.
• Family responsibilities & Parental Benefits: support for work-life balance.

* Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team making waves across Africa.

Contract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Engagement Length: 12 Months

Years of Experience

Required:

5+ Years of Experience

Qualifications: Com Sci Honors | Computer Engineering | Information Engineering

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days)

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Strong experience with React
  
  JS (with hooks & state management)
• Familiarity with Material UI for component styling and Formik for form handling
• Back-end experience with Node.js, Prisma ORM, and MySQL (InnoDB)
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (ECS, RDS, S3, Route 53, Cloud Front, Cloud Watch)
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket…