Senior Software Engineer - MEAN Stack​/Node.js

Join an innovative technology business in Durbanville, Cape Town, building digital communication and engagement solutions used by thousands of employees across large industrial and enterprise organisations.

As the company evolves its next-generation platform, they're looking for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, improving systems, and contributing to technical direction. You'll work across a modern MEAN stack environment (MongoDB, Express, Angular and Node.js) while contributing to enterprise integrations, platform enhancements, and modern AI-assisted development practices.

If you enjoy building great software rather than navigating corporate red tape, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the continued evolution of the platform.

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions across the MEAN stack.
• Build scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Develop and enhance front-end functionality using Angular.
• Work with MongoDB and related data structures.
• Develop APIs, integrations, and enterprise platform capabilities.
• Contribute to technical design, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Take ownership of features from concept through to deployment.
• Collaborate with fellow engineers through code reviews and technical discussions.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools where appropriate.
• Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• 7+ years' software development experience.
• Strong experience working within the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js).
• Strong experience with Angular and modern front-end development.
• Experience with MongoDB and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Experience building APIs, integrations, and enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an ownership mindset.

• Bun
• Python
• Databricks
• ERP integrations
• AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or Git Hub Copilot
• SaaS or enterprise platform experience

• A self-starter who enjoys figuring things out.
• Direct, pragmatic, and solutions focused.
• Comfortable influencing technical decisions.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Excited about modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development.

• Permanent opportunity with a hybrid working model (3days per week in-office)
• Salary range: R85 000 to R120 000 per month including medical aid subsidy
• 30 days annual leave
• Opportunity to influence the future of a growing technology platform
• Exposure to AI-assisted development and modern engineering practices
• Work alongside a highly capable engineering team
• Opportunity to shape a growing technology platform

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