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Senior fullstack developer (backend-leaning) at an automotive technology business in Johannesburg, hybrid 4 days in-office. Day to day: build scalable web/mobile apps and APIs with PHP/Laravel, modern frontends with Next.js/React/TypeScript, deploy with Docker/Kubernetes and AWS, plus code reviews and mentoring juniors.

Senior Full Stack Developer | Johannesburg | Hybrid

We're partnering with a leading automotive technology business that is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing technology team.

This is a hands-on senior role for someone who enjoys working across the stack, solving complex problems, taking ownership of projects, and helping develop the engineers around them.

The Opportunity

You'll work across high-impact web and mobile products, contributing to both greenfield development and the continuous improvement of existing platforms.

The role is backend-leaning, but you'll need to be comfortable working across both frontend and backend technologies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and developing scalable web and mobile applications
  • Building backend APIs and services using PHP/Laravel
  • Developing modern frontend applications using Next.js, React and TypeScript
  • Working with Docker and Kubernetes across deployment and infrastructure
  • Contributing to cloud and AWS-related initiatives
  • Conducting code reviews and maintaining strong testing standards
  • Mentoring intermediate and junior developers through collaboration and pair programming
  • Taking ownership of projects from development through to delivery

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years' software development experience
  • Strong experience with Laravel/PHP
  • Strong experience with Next.js
  • Hands-on Kubernetes and Docker experience
  • Experience with AWS
  • Exposure to mobile development, React Native, Flutter or PWAs would be beneficial
  • Someone who is comfortable working with autonomy and taking ownership
  • Strong communication and critical-thinking skills
  • A collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in mentoring others

Why Consider It?

This is more than a coding role. You'll have significant ownership over the work you deliver, work closely with a highly collaborative development team, and have the opportunity to grow towards a technical leadership position.

The team works in short development cycles with a strong focus on continuous learning, technical growth and building new products.

Work model: Hybrid - 4 days in-office, Thursdays remote

If you're a senior developer who enjoys building, problem-solving, mentoring and having a real say in how things are done, we'd love to hear from you.

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