Senior Full Stack Developer

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000254/SB

Date posted:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

820000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:
Senior Full Stack Developer Jobs Pretoria | Laravel | PHP | APIs | SaaS Platform

A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing team delivering a large-scale, multi-tenant SaaS platform within the student accommodation sector.

Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, this role is ideal for a technically strong developer who thrives in hands-on coding (±75%) while taking ownership of delivery outcomes (±25%), contributing to system stability, scalability, and continuous platform improvement.

About the Platform
The platform, FG-Nexus, is a multi-tenant SaaS solution designed for large-scale student accommodation operators.
It supports:

Multi-property, multi-owner portfolios
Thousands of beds under management
Users across property, finance, operations, and executive teams
Integrated workflows for tenants, owners, and service providers

This environment requires robust system design, API integration, and scalable architecture.

About the Role
As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in building, optimising, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications, while also taking ownership of delivery execution, platform stability, and release quality.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure reliable system performance across a complex SaaS environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development (Developer Jobs South Africa)

Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel
Build and optimise RESTful APIs for integrations
Contribute to frontend development using React or similar frameworks
Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices

Delivery Ownership & Execution (Senior Developer Jobs)

Own delivery cadence including sprint execution, stand-ups, and release readiness
Translate business and commercial requirements into structured delivery plans
Ensure consistent delivery momentum and high-quality outputs

System Stability & Quality Management

Manage bug triage, defect resolution, and backlog prioritisation
Monitor platform stability, incidents, and regressions
Ensure durable, long-term fixes rather than short-term solutions

Architecture & Technical Oversight

Review system architecture and identify execution risks early
Analyse logs, API responses, and system behaviour to diagnose issues
Guide teams in resolving frontend, backend, and integration challenges

Testing, Release & Continuous Improvement

Coordinate QA cycles, testing, and release planning
Improve deployment processes and system reliability
Support scalable platform growth and integrations

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with product, operations, and commercial teams
Align technical delivery with business objectives and market needs
Provide structured reporting on delivery performance and risks

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in PHP development (Laravel essential)
Strong experience in API development and system integrations
Proficiency in MySQL, Git, and Linux environments (non-negotiable)
Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment tools (e.g. Forge, Runcloud)

Key Skills

Strong full stack development capability (backend + frontend exposure)
Ability to balance hands-on coding with delivery ownership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working in SaaS or enterprise environments
Ability to manage complexity, scale, and multiple priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Why Apply

Work on a large-scale SaaS platform in the student accommodation sector
Exposure to enterprise systems, APIs, and high-volume environments
Opportunity to influence system architecture, delivery, and platform stability
Join a fast-paced, innovation-driven technology environment
Strong career growth into technical leadership or platform ownership roles

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