Software Developer (Mid-Senior | React & Node.js) - Cape Town

Overview

A growing technology team is seeking a Mid–Senior Software Developer to design, build, and maintain features across a modern full-stack web platform. The successful candidate will take ownership of features from specification through to production, working across frontend, backend, database, and deployment layers. This role requires a developer who is comfortable operating independently, making technical decisions, and delivering production-ready features while collaborating closely with other engineers and stakeholders.

You will work across a modern JavaScript/TypeScript stack, including a React-based frontend, a Node.js/Express backend, and a PostgreSQL database, with CI/CD-driven deployments and third-party integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Stack Development Translate product requirements and UI designs into production-ready features across the full stack Build and maintain responsive, accessible frontend interfaces using modern component-based architecture Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services Frontend Development Build interfaces using React 18 with modern functional patterns and hooks Implement state management and data fetching using Tan.

Stack Query Develop forms using React Hook Form with Zod validation Work with Vite for frontend build tooling and environment configuration Implement UI components using TailwindCSS, Radix UI / shadcn/ui, and Framer Motion for animations Use React Router v6 for routing and navigation Integrate mapping functionality using Leaflet Backend Development Build scalable APIs using Node.

js and Express Implement authentication and session management using Better Auth (http. Only cookies) Design secure middleware, validation layers, and error handling patterns Integrate services such as Nodemailer for transactional email workflows Handle file uploads and processing using Multer Database & Architecture Design and maintain PostgreSQL 16 schemas Write efficient SQL queries using the pg driver Manage migrations and ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability Payments & Integrations Implement Pay.

Fast payment integration, including ITN handling and signature validation Integrate third-party APIs with secure credential handling and robust error management DevOps & Deployment Manage Docker-based environments using Docker Compose Configure and maintain reverse proxy services using Caddy with HTTPS Support CI/CD pipelines using self-hosted GitHub Actions Ensure staging and production environments remain consistent Security & Maintenance Apply security best practices including rate limiting, secure cookies, and input validation Use Helmet and similar middleware for HTTP security Monitor authentication systems and respond to security signals Debug and resolve production issues and system bugs Engineering Practices Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards Write clear commit messages and technical documentation Refactor legacy code to reduce technical debt Collaborate effectively in a Git-based workflow Requirements Minimum Requirements Minimum 2+ years of professional software development experience Proven experience delivering production-grade full-stack web applications Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript Experience working with Git-based workflows (feature branches, pull requests, code reviews) Ability to independently deliver features from specification to deployment Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Proactive, accountable, and able to identify risks or blockers early Technical Stack Frontend: React, Vite, TailwindCSS, React Router, Tan.

Stack Query, React Hook Form, Zod, Framer Motion, Leaflet, shadcn/ui, Radix UI Backend: Node.js, Express Database: PostgreSQL Auth: Better Auth (session-based authentication using http. Only cookies) Email: Nodemailer File Handling: Multer DevOps: Docker, Docker Compose, GitHub Actions, Caddy (reverse proxy with HTTPS) Payments: Pay.

Fast integration (ITN handling, signature validation)