Node.js Full Stack Developer

Reference: JHB000950-SNDV-2

An industry-leading bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Node.js Full Stack Developer to join their team. Duties & Responsibilities Our client is growing how they deliver digital banking experiences, and they need a Software Engineer who can help them build and run solutions end-to-end. In this role, you will work across the full software lifecycle – from idea to live product – creating reliable, scalable applications that serve real client needs and open up new opportunities through embedded finance.   What you’ll do

• Design, build and deliver full‑stack solutions that are stable, scalable and easy to maintain
• Translate business needs into working software and contribute to solution design and problem solving
• Own the quality of your work by testing, deploying and supporting applications in production
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to continuously improve how our client builds and run their products
• Contribute to modern, API‑driven platforms that enable secure data sharing and new partner integrations

Why this role is different

• Own products end to end – from idea to production and beyond
• Work on emerging capabilities in open and embedded finance
• Operates in a small team where your work is visible and valued
• Space to take ownership, make decisions and grow into more senior roles
• Balance strong engineering practices with a culture that values curiosity, initiative and collaboration

What our client is looking for

• Proven experience in full‑stack software development (around 3+ years)
• Strong skills in JavaScript, including Node.js, with exposure to modern front‑end frameworks
• Experience building and integrating APIs and working with databases
• Understanding of cloud platforms- AWS is a non-negotiable, modern architectures and containerised deployments
• Solid grounding in software design, testing and version control practices
• Ability to work across the full development lifecycle, from design to production support
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and collaboration skills
• A self‑starter mindset with the drive to learn, contribute and grow

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Conditions of employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.
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