Senior Full Stack Developer (IT 12) at Werkie

More about the position

• An established and forward-thinking tech company in Pretoria is looking for Senior Full Stack Developers who are ready to take ownership of full-cycle software development and play a key role in shaping scalable, long-term platforms.
• This role is ideal for experienced developers who enjoy architectural influence, mentoring others, and remaining hands-on while contributing to technical strategy and best practices across the business.

What you’ll be building

• Full-scale systems including web-based, mobile, desktop applications, and websites
• Platforms involving front-end, back-end, and database ownership
• Scalable systems used internally and across multiple business functions
• Solutions where technical debt is acknowledged, managed, and improved over time

You won’t be limited to tickets — you’ll help guide how systems are designed, evolved, and maintained.

Tech environment (flexible by design)

• We work with a modern but flexible tech stack. Strong fundamentals and architectural thinking matter more than a perfect stack match.

Frontend

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• React

Backend

• ASP.NET, C#
• Python
• PHP / Laravel
• Node.js
• Java

Architecture & Databases

• MVC / MVVM
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Cloud

• Azure or AWS (advantageous, not required)
• You’ll have real decision-making freedom when it comes to architecture, tooling, and technology choices.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Software Development / IT
• Minimum 5 years’ professional full stack development experience
• Strong understanding of development methodologies and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
• Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Azure or AWS is an advantage, but not a requirement

Your responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack systems
• Architect and manage robust databases and system structures
• Write clean, maintainable, production-ready code
• Lead and participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Conduct unit and performance testing
• Work closely with junior and intermediate developers to ensure quality delivery
• Mentor, support, and oversee junior and intermediate developers
• Stay current with industry trends and introduce improvements to development workflows