About the Role Our client, a prominent FinTech company situated in the vibrant city of East London , is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer. This crucial role involves the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure web applications that underpin our financial services. You will work across the entire technology stack, from frontend user interfaces to backend services and database management. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern web technologies, a proven track record in building complex applications, and a passion for FinTech innovation. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and rapidly growing sector within a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment in East London .
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using both frontend and backend technologies.
- Build and consume RESTful APIs.
- Develop and optimize database schemas and queries.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across the full stack.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
- Implement robust security measures and ensure data integrity.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in full stack web development.
- Proficiency in frontend technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Strong expertise in backend languages and frameworks like Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring, or Ruby on Rails.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work full-time at our East London office.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of ZAR.
- Opportunity to work on innovative FinTech solutions in a growing industry.
- Collaborative work environment in East London with a team of talented professionals.
- Access to modern development tools and technologies.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Contribute to impactful financial products used by a wide range of clients.
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