IT & Development
Software Engineer (Full-stack)
A full-stack software engineer who contributes across your codebase from day one.
About this role
A full-stack software engineer who contributes across your entire codebase from day one. Not a contractor who needs hand-holding. A senior professional who understands modern development workflows, takes ownership of features end-to-end, and integrates seamlessly into your engineering culture.
Your embedded full-stack engineer works as a permanent member of your development team. They participate in sprint planning, own features from design through deployment, review code, and contribute to architectural decisions. They work in your IDE, your repo, your CI/CD pipeline, and your communication channels.
This is not project-based outsourcing. This is a dedicated engineer who builds deep context in your product and codebase over months and years.
Typical Profile
4-8 years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (React, Node.js, Next.js)
Experience with Python, Java, or C# backend frameworks
Comfortable with SQL and NoSQL databases, REST and GraphQL APIs
Familiar with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience working in agile teams with CI/CD workflows
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent from a South African university
Key Skills & Tools
Why South African talent excels in this role
South Africa has a mature and growing software development community. Cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg are established tech hubs with a strong culture of open-source contribution, modern development practices, and international remote work experience. South African developers are familiar with European development culture: code reviews, pair programming, agile ceremonies, and async-first communication. The time zone alignment (UTC+2) means your embedded engineer is online during your full working day. No handoff delays, no overnight code reviews waiting for morning. Real-time collaboration, every day.
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