WEB DEVELOPER (FRONTEND & BACKEND) / FULL-STACK DEVELOPER

At Plan.Net CreativeNest, we bring together creative, design, technology, production and AI to build digital experiences for leading international brands.

We’re looking for a Full-Stack Web Developer who can turn ideas and designs into modern, scalable digital products – from high-quality frontends to robust backend solutions.

You’ll work closely with our UX/UI, Experience Design, Creative and Project Management teams, taking projects from technical concept through development, integration and deployment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and optimise modern websites, web applications and digital platforms
• Build responsive, user-friendly frontends based on UX/UI and design systems
• Develop and maintain backend applications, databases and APIs
• Work with CMS and commerce environments such as WordPress, TYPO3 and Magento 2
• Customise Magento 2 frontend and backend components for tailored marketing and commerce platforms
• Integrate APIs, backend systems and external services
• Ensure strong performance across browsers and devices
• Test, troubleshoot and continuously improve applications
• Support deployment and release processes
• Ensure security, data protection, stability and code quality
• Provide technical input during concept and design phases
• Contribute to effort estimations, documentation and quality management
• Help us explore and introduce new technologies, development standards and smarter ways of working

YOUR TECH STACK

Frontend:

HTML5 · CSS3 · JavaScript · TypeScript · React / Angular / Vue.js · Responsive Web Design

Backend:

PHP · Node.js · Java · Python or comparable technologies · REST / GraphQL APIs · MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB

Plus:

Git · Cloud & Hosting · Docker · CMS · Magento 2 · Agile Development

You don’t need to tick every single box. What matters to us is a strong technical foundation and the curiosity to keep learning.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Several years of professional web development experience
• A degree in Computer Science, Media Informatics or a comparable qualification – or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of both frontend and backend developmentA structured and solution-oriented way of thinking
• High standards when it comes to quality, performance and reliability
• The confidence to work independently while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Curiosity for emerging technologies, AI-enabled development and new digital possibilities

WHY CREATIVENEST?

CreativeNest is the South African production and technology hub within the Serviceplan Group. We work across borders, disciplines and technologies, combining local talent with international opportunities.

We’re building a team where creative thinking meets technology – and where developers are not simply handed finished layouts to execute, but are part of shaping the solution.