Full Stack Intermediate Developer

Recruiter:

IOCO

Job Ref:

4057530741

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain features across an existing production platform, with a strong focus on Angular, AWS serverless, and backend API development. The role involves troubleshooting and stabilising legacy systems, supporting migration to containerised microservices, and contributing to scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hands-on development experience, strong front-end and back-end expertise, exposure to AWS cloud services, and the ability to work collaboratively in an Agile, transformation-driven environment.

What you'll do:

Design, build, and maintain features on the existing production platform (Angular + AWS serverless)
Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising from new feature additions in the legacy system
Stabilise and optimise existing Lambda-based workflows and integrations
Develop and enhance front-end applications using Angular
Build and maintain backend services and APIs
Support the migration of services from AWS Lambda to containerised microservices (ECS)
Analyse legacy implementations and identify refactoring or migration opportunities
Ensure performance, scalability, and security of systems across both legacy and new platforms
Design and optimise database structures and queries (DynamoDB and PostgreSQL)
Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
Work with version control systems (Git) including branching, merging, and pull requests
Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards
Implement secure coding practices and adhere to best practices
Document systems, APIs, and technical processes clearly and effectively
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery timelines
Adapt to evolving requirements in a transformation-focused environment

Your Expertise:

3–5 years of hands-on software development experience
Experience working with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway)
Strong experience with Angular (enterprise-scale applications preferred)
Experience with backend development using C# or Python
Experience with REST APIs and distributed systems
Proven ability to debug and stabilise production systems
Exposure to client interactions and requirement gathering
Understanding of secure coding practices and basic cybersecurity principles
Experience with Angular in enterprise environments
Experience with microservices architecture and system migration projects
Exposure to both serverless and container-based architecture
Experience working on medium to large-scale systems
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Experience with performance tuning and optimisation
Experience contributing to architectural design decisions

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
AWS certifications or equivalent cloud credentials

Competencies:

Strong Angular development experience (components, services, state management)
Proficiency in C# or Python (with willingness to work in .NET ecosystem)
Strong understanding of backend development and API design
Experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed environments
Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
Understanding of software design principles and clean code practices

Target Stack Exposure (Nice to Have)

.NET (ASP.NET Core)
ECS / containerisation (Docker)
Event-driven architecture and messaging systems
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Behavioural Competencies

Ability to operate effectively in unstable and evolving system environments
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving approach
Comfortable working on legacy systems while contributing to modern solutions
Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly
Ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks
Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges

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