Intermediate Full Stack Engineer - (Hybrid, South Africa) - …, Johannesburg

About Glucode SA At Glucode SA, we design and build cutting‑edge digital solutions that empower businesses across the globe. From finance and insurance to health, transport, and entertainment, we strive to craft elegant, user‑friendly digital experiences that resonate deeply with users, drives innovation and delivers real‑world impact.

Our team comprises of dreamers, creators, and problem solvers united by a shared passion: using technology to create positive change. Close collaboration with clients and colleagues allows us to tackle complex challenges whilst being guided by our core values of curiosity, courage, integrity, quality and passion.

Whilst Glucode SA is widely recognised as a trusted mobile development partner, we have established proficiency in building end‑to‑end solutions that ensure the delivery of seamless, innovative outcomes that push the boundaries of technology and create meaningful impact.

By joining us, you would be part of a company where your ideas matter, your skills grow, and your work helps build meaningful products that make a difference worldwide.

About the Job Overview The Intermediate Software Engineer role is a key position within the engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality products and systems. This role requires a good technical background, problem‑solving skills, and effective communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate developers

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the design and implementation of efficient, scalable, and maintainable full stack solutions

Contribute to the development of the company's technical vision and strategy

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and develop innovative solutions

Design and Development

Design, develop, and implement complex full stack engineering projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and company guidelines

Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern server‑side technologies and frameworks

Develop robust backend services and APIs using modern server‑side technologies and frameworks

Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and test plans

Participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance the quality and maintainability of the codebase

Project Management

Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables

Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying risks and mitigating potential roadblocks

Track and report project progress, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones

Quality Assurance

Ensure the quality and reliability of products and systems through thorough testing and validation

Collaborate with the QA team to develop and execute test plans and test cases

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and defects, implementing long‑term solutions to prevent future occurrences

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with other departments (Product, Sales, Marketing) to ensure alignment of engineering goals with overall business objectives

Act as a technical liaison between engineering and non‑engineering teams, providing clear explanations and recommendations to non‑technical stakeholders

Other

Complete daily, accurate timesheets that is submitted weekly for review

Key Competencies Technical Expertise

Demonstrated proficiency in full stack development technologies, frameworks, and tools

Strong understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and design patterns

Familiarity with system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimisation techniques

Leadership and Mentorship

Proven ability to guide, coach, and mentor junior and intermediate developers

Experience in leading cross‑functional teams and fostering collaboration among team members

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others towards achieving common goals

Project Management

Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Experience in developing project schedules, tracking progress, and identifying/mitigating risks

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus on project objectives

Communication and Collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building rapport and fostering teamwork

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges

Skilled in evaluating trade‑offs and making informed decisions based on available data and resources

Ability to approach problems creatively

Key Behaviours Values Alignment

Company Values: Adheres to the company’s values in all professional behaviours.

Cultural Sensitivity: Respects and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Engagement: Actively participates in and commits to the company’s mission and culture.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Participation: Actively participates in team meetings and activities, contributing ideas, feedback, and support.

Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Building Relationships: Fosters positive working relationships with colleagues.

Receiving Feedback: Accepts feedback from leaders and colleagues and responds positively.

Adaptability and Continuous Learning

Flexibility: Adapts to various roles and responsibilities, embracing new challenges.

Openness to Change: Embraces new processes, technologies, and environments.

Resilience: Maintains performance under pressure and quickly recovers from setbacks.

Learning Agility: Continually seeks opportunities to learn and improve.

Adaptability in Structure: Adjusts to changes in organisational structure and responsibilities.

Time Management and Reliability

Prioritisation: Identifies and focuses on high‑priority tasks.

Reliability and Dependability: Consistently delivers quality work on time.

Efficiency: Makes optimal use of time and resources.

Punctuality: Arrives on time and manages time efficiently.

Professional Conduct and Integrity

Appearance and Conduct: Maintains a professional appearance and demeanour.

Respect for Others: Treats colleagues, partners, and clients with respect.

Confidentiality: Safeguards sensitive information.

Respect for Leadership Decisions: Supports leadership decisions and understands their organisational impact.

Leadership and Proactivity

Influence: Positively influences and motivates others.

Initiative: Takes proactive actions without waiting for prompts.

Responsibility: Takes ownership of tasks and leads by example.

Fearless Feedback: Raises issues, concerns, or risks appropriately.

Work Ethic and Accountability

Honesty: Remains truthful and transparent in all dealings.

Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions and their outcomes.

Commitment to Quality: Strives to produce high‑quality work consistently.

Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in work.

Compliance with Policies: Diligently adheres to company policies and guidelines

About You The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about building web applications that will have a positive impact on users' lives. You should have a strong background in full stack development and be able to demonstrate proficiency in modern frontend and backend technologies. You have experience working with scalable web applications and understand the complexities of building maintainable, secure, performant systems. Good communication skills are also important, as you will be responsible for writing code, drafting proposals, and submitting pull requests. You possess leadership skills and use these skills to lead others.

Overall, the ideal candidate for this position is passionate about technology, has a strong work ethic, and is committed to delivering high-quality work that will have a positive impact on users' lives.

Core Requirements

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

3+ years full stack development experience

Strong proficiency in one or more of the following tech stacks:

Ruby on Rails Stack: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, TailwindCSS/Hotwire, RSpec, with deployment on AWS/Heroku

Java Stack: Spring Boot/Java EE, Angular/React, PostgreSQL/Oracle, with on‑premise or AWS deployment

JavaScript/Node.js Stack: js/Express, React (MERN) or Angular (MEAN), MongoDB, with deployment on Vercel/Netlify/AWS/DigitalOcean

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