Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Full Stack Developer in Grahamstown. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
Overview
Beyond that, an experienced Full Stack Developer is needed to support operations in Grahamstown. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Full Stack Developer to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Based in Grahamstown
The role is based in Grahamstown, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Grahamstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Grahamstown.
Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
About the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Grahamstown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.
Day in the Life
Your day tends to start with a quick standup, where the team shares progress and surfaces blockers. From there, you settle into focused build time, breaking tickets into manageable chunks and pairing with colleagues when something gets thorny. Afternoons mix code reviews, planning discussions and the occasional production incident — everyone pulls together, fixes the issue and feeds the lessons back into the next sprint. By the time you sign off, you’ve shipped value, learned something new, and left clean code behind you.
On top of that, the Grahamstown office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
Candidate Profile
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.