Lead Back End Engineer

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

I'm currently assisting a fast-growing UK-based SaaS company in their search for a Lead-Level Full Stack Developer to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge B2B technology products that are reshaping how businesses engage and grow.
The role is ideal for someone with 10+ years of experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and enjoys leading technical work from concept to production. You'll be working with a modern stack-NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake-and deploying daily to AWS using DevSecOps practices.
Key Highlights:

  • Lead technical design and architecture decisions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and initiative managers to shape product direction.
  • Build scalable, secure systems with a strong focus on performance and maintainability.
  • Work remotely while helping establish the company's first South African office in Cape Town.
Essential Experience:
  • 5+ years of JavaScript/TypeScript fluency.
  • Full stack development across large-scale SaaS platforms.
  • Strong grasp of clean code, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
  • CI/CD and DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Commercial mindset and customer-focused development.
What's on Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Remote-first role with future Cape Town office plans.
  • A collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
  • Opportunity to contribute to community impact initiatives.
If you're a forward-thinking developer with a passion for building high-quality software and leading technical innovation, I'd love to connect and share more details.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1579753
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned