SUMMARY:

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

Location: Woodmead, Sandton (Office Based)

About the Role

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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