Junior full Stack Developer

Recruiter:

Ergasia Placements

Job Ref:

Pta000412/LB

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Junior Full Stack Developer (React, React Native & Laravel)

Location: Woodmead, Sandton (Office Based)

About the Role

Our client is looking for a passionate and motivated Full Stack Developer to join their growing software development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale SaaS solutions used within the education sector, contributing to both web and mobile applications.

You will work alongside experienced developers, product managers, designers, and QA specialists to design, develop, maintain, and enhance high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, writing clean code, and working with modern technologies in an Agile environment.

EE: Open

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

2-4 years' experience as a Full Stack Developer.
Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong experience with PHP and Laravel.
Experience developing applications using React.
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of MySQL databases.
Experience using Git for version control.
Good understanding of modern software development principles and best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Experience in the education sector within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scalable web applications using React and Laravel.
Build and maintain mobile applications using React Native.
Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs.
Develop secure backend services using PHP and Laravel.
Build responsive, intuitive, and high-performing user interfaces.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
Optimise application performance and database queries.
Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and other developers to deliver new features.
Integrate third-party services and APIs where required.
Assist with deployment processes and production support.
Continuously learn and contribute to improving development standards and processes.

Technical Environment

Backend

PHP 8.2
Laravel 11.9
MySQL 8

Frontend (Web)

React 18
TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript (ES6+)

Mobile Development

React Native

API Development

RESTful APIs
Laravel Sanctum Authentication

Cloud & Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS CodePipeline
AWS S3
Real-time socket notifications

Development Tools

Git Version Control
Agile / Scrum Methodologies

Advantageous Experience

React Native mobile development.
TypeScript.
AWS cloud services.
AWS CodePipeline.
Laravel Sanctum.
SaaS application development.
Educational technology or school management systems.
CI/CD pipelines.
Docker.
Real-time applications using sockets.
Agile software development environments.

Personal Attributes

Passion for software development and technology.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Eagerness to learn new technologies.
Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
Ability to take ownership and deliver high-quality solutions.
Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.

What You'll Gain

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale SaaS platforms.
Exposure to modern development technologies and cloud infrastructure.
Career growth within an experienced development team.
Collaborative and innovative working environment.
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

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