The Legends Agency

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer – React (Next.js) & Java

The Legends Agency  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer – React (Next.js) & Java

Join a Global Engineering Group Building High-Impact, Scalable Software

Remote (South Africa) | Flexible Hours (EU-Aligned) | Market Related Salary

About Our Client

Our client is a global software engineering group that works with leading brands to design, build, and scale high-performance digital products. They prioritise clean code, great architecture, and collaborative team environments. Youll work on meaningful projects with a forward-thinking team that values quality and innovation.

The Role: Senior Fullstack Software Engineer

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and building secure, scalable, and resilient front- and back-end systems. You'll be developing responsive user interfaces, server-side logic, and working across the full development lifecycle using modern technologies, including React, Next.js, Java, and AWS. This is a hands-on engineering role with the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to world-class solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bring 5+ years of software engineering experience to lead fullstack development
  • Design and develop performant, secure services and components using Java (Springboot) and JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Next.js, Node.js)
  • Build asynchronous and event-driven workflows
  • Write testable, maintainable, and high-quality code
  • Use AWS services and CI/CD pipelines (Serverless/CDK experience a plus)
  • Implement semantic, accessible HTML and scalable UI architectures
  • Work with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Apply architectural patterns including REST and GraphQL
  • Collaborate in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) teams using Git-based workflows and quality tools
  • Occasionally travel depending on project needs (up to 15%)

About You

  • 5+ years of fullstack development experience with Java and JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Strong hands-on experience with React, Next.js, Node.js, and Springboot
  • Proficient with cloud infrastructure (AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and serverless tools
  • Solid understanding of modern web protocols, architectures, and design patterns
  • Comfortable writing clean HTML/CSS with accessibility in mind
  • Experience with version control (Git), linters, and static analysis tools
  • Passionate, self-motivated, and collaborative
  • Fluent in English and comfortable working in EU-aligned time zones
The Legends Agency

About The Legends Agency

Welcome to The Legends Agency!

We are a premier Employer of Record (EOR) partner dedicated to helping global businesses build and manage exceptional teams in South Africa.

Our comprehensive, full-service solutions empower organizations to navigate the complexities of local employment while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

At The Legends Agency, we specialize in connecting international companies with top talent in South Africa, streamlining the hiring process, and managing payroll, compliance, and benefits seamlessly.

Our commitment to excellence ensures that our clients can focus on their core business while we handle the intricacies of workforce management.

Whether you’re looking to expand your team or establish a presence in the region, we provide tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Let us help you create a legendary team that drives success and innovation.

We can save you money on salaries and social premiums and provide you with skilled English-speaking talent.

Explore more about our services at www.the-legends-agency.com or Mail us for details anthony.kettle@the-legends-agency.com.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2022
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