FullStack JavaScript Developer

SUMMARY:
Join the team at Barefoot Cyber!

Barefoot Cyber is a partner at IT Naledi Solutions. 

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you: employment@itnaledi.co.za 

See below for details on this exciting opportunity: 

We are seeking a Fullstack JavaScript Developer who can ensure the stability, performance and continuous improvement of our security platform.

You will build and maintain the core product that underpins our SOC operations, telemetry, and customer experience.

This role focuses on delivering reliable code, improving automation, and making security data usable and actionable.
You’ll be working with;

• Frontend: React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, React Router, React Hook Form, TanStack Query, Recharts, Lucide React
• Backend: Node.js, Express, TypeScript, MongoDB (Mongoose), JWT/Auth0, structured logging
• Platform and Tooling: Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, OpenSearch, AWS integrations
• Security and Integrations: Authentication, role based access control, API security, SOC and SIEM telemetry

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities

• Build, maintain and improve our fullstack platform using React, Node.js and MongoDB
• Own the frontend architecture to keep it fast, modular and reliable
• Develop and maintain secure backend APIs that scale
• Implement new product features that enhance how our customers use the platform
• Apply good security practices throughout the application stack
• Maintain and improve existing CI/CD pipelines and automate repetitive tasks
• Keep containerised environments secure and production ready
• Plan and execute migrations and refactors with minimal disruption
• Contribute to clear and usable UI/UX for security operations
• Document systems, code and architecture so others can build on your work

• 3+ years’ experience delivering production full-stack TypeScript applications across frontend and backend
• Production experience with React and Node.js
• Strong understanding of API design, data modelling and system architecture
• Comfortable working in containerised environments
• Ability to build reliable and secure features efficiently
• Security awareness in both design and implementation
• Interest in automation and clean deployment practices
• Good communication and documentation skills

• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch
• Exposure to security focused environments or SOC operations
• Familiarity with Auth0 and AWS integrations
• Experience with multi-tenant architecture

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering (or similar) or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect (Associate).