- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 3 years
- Location Gauteng
- Job Field ICT / Computer
Full Stack Developer at Absa Group Limited (Absa)
Full Stack Developer
Job Summary
- The Full Stack Developer is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and supporting robust application solutions across the full technology stack. This role requires deep technical and functional understanding of the application to ensure effective development, troubleshooting, and optimization of business-critical systems. The developer works closely with cross-functional teams to maintain infrastructure stability, support BAU operations, resolve incidents, and ensure maximum application uptime.
Job Description
Application Solution Development
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable full-stack solutions using modern frameworks and technologies.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and high-quality code.
- Ensure alignment with architectural standards and contribute to solution design discussions.
Technical & Functional Expertise
- Develop a deep understanding of the application’s functional capabilities and technical architecture.
- Provide input into product roadmap decisions, feature enhancements, and performance optimizations.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine requirements and deliver value-driven solutions.
BAU Support & Maintenance
- Support and maintain the application in production, ensuring smooth execution of BAU jobs and processes.
- Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Participate in on-call rotations/standby rosters and provide timely support for operational incidents.
Incident Resolution
- Investigate and resolve application-related incidents across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes to prevent recurrence.
- Document incident handling procedures and contribute to post-incident reviews.
- Collaborate with support, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure rapid recovery and minimal business impact.
Infrastructure Stack Maintenance
- Maintain and optimize the full infrastructure stack including servers, containers, databases, and cloud services.
- Ensure environments (development, staging, production) are stable, secure, and aligned with performance requirements.
- Monitor resource utilization and perform capacity planning to support scalability.
Disaster Recovery & Backup Management
- Implement and maintain disaster recovery procedures for critical application components.
- Conduct regular backup and restore tests to validate data integrity and recovery readiness.
- Document recovery processes and ensure alignment with business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure DR environments are up-to-date and functional.
Vulnerability Management & Patching
- Monitor application and infrastructure components for security vulnerabilities.
- Apply patches and updates to mitigate risks and maintain compliance with security standards.
- Work with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediation plans.
- Ensure patching activities are tested and deployed with minimal impact to users.
CI/CD & DevOps Integration
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Rancher.
- Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve development velocity and reduce errors.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery across environments.
Code Quality & Best Practices
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
- Ensure adherence to security, performance, and maintainability standards.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Stay current with emerging technologies and frameworks relevant to full stack development.
- Identify opportunities to improve application performance, user experience, and development workflows.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Key Technologies & Tools
- Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, Neo4J
- Frontend: React.js, Angular
- Backend: Spring Boot, Flask, REST APIs
- Big Data: Hadoop, Spark, Spline
- Cloud & Containers: AWS, Rancher
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
- Monitoring & Logging: CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK Stack
Key Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 3+ years in fullstack development with proven experience in building and supporting enterprise-grade applications.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across the stack.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Certifications: AWS or GCP or Azure Certified Developer, Java/Python certifications, or equivalent are a plus.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology
End Date: January 8, 2026
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Absa Group Limited (Absa) on absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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