Lead Full Stack Developer
Developer/Designer
Durban – KwaZulu Natal – South Africa
Job Title: Lead Full Stack Developer
Salary: Up to R850,000 per annum
Area: Durban
Type: Onsite | 1-year Contract
We’re looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to take charge of designing, developing, and delivering high-quality enterprise systems for a leading South African Logistics organisation. This role suits a hands-on technical leader who enjoys building solutions end-to-end while guiding a skilled development team. You’ll play a key part in shaping technical direction, driving quality code, and ensuring systems run efficiently and securely.
Tech Environment
C#, .NET, Java, MSSQL, RESTful APIs, EDI frameworks, Azure, containerisation, Power BI, and modern front-end frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and rollout of new business applications and enhancements.
- Manage full software development lifecycle from concept through to deployment and maintenance.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to developers, ensuring best coding practices and performance standards.
- Review and approve technical solutions and code changes.
- Maintain up-to-date system documentation and testing procedures.
- Research and recommend emerging technologies to improve systems and processes.
- Work closely with senior management to align technical solutions with business strategy.
- Ensure data integrity, system security, and adherence to company IT policies.
- Support continuous improvement through innovation and automation.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years’ general IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead development role.
- Strong full stack development experience — primarily in C# and .NET.
- Solid knowledge of MSSQL, RESTful APIs, EDI frameworks, and web services.
- Experience with testing, debugging, and documentation best practices.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and containerisation technologies.
- Exposure to logistics or supply chain systems, data warehousing, or Power BI is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ready to take the lead?
If you’re a skilled full stack developer who enjoys technical challenges and leading talented teams, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking business driving technology innovation in South Africa.