Job title: Senior Developer (Platform) – MEAN Stack / Node.js
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Technology
Functional Expertise: ERP Technology
Skills: Senior Developer (Platform) MongoDB Express.js Angular Node.js TypeScript JavaScript Bun AI ERP
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: ZAR 1,020,000.00
Salary to: ZAR 1,320,000.00
Location: Durbanville, Cape Town
Job published: 03-09-2026
Job ID: 39920

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

Join a growing technology business building enterprise-scale communication and engagement platforms used by thousands of users daily.

We're looking for a hands-on Senior Developer (Platform) who enjoys solving complex problems and, more importantly, owns products and features end-to-end. This role will suit someone who has taken solutions from requirements and architecture through development, deployment, support, and continuous improvement.

You'll work closely with a collaborative engineering team to build scalable applications, integrations, cloud-based services, and AI-enabled solutions.

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build and maintain scalable applications across the MEAN stack
  • Develop high-quality backend services using Node.js
  • Build modern front-end experiences using Angular
  • Design and develop APIs and integrations
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders
  • Contribute to architecture, technical standards, and best practices
  • Own features from concept through to production
  • Improve platform performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools where appropriate

 

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

  • 7+ years of commercial software development experience
  • Strong Node.js and Angular experience
  • Solid JavaScript and/or TypeScript skills
  • Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
  • Experience building APIs and enterprise applications
  • Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, and modern DevOps practices
  • A track record of delivering production-grade software
  • Clear examples of owning products, platforms, or major features end-to-end

Bonus Points For

  • Python
  • Bun
  • Databricks
  • SaaS or enterprise platform experience
  • ERP integrations
  • Cloud-native development
  • AI, LLM, RAG, automation, or machine learning exposure
  • Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools

The Ideal Person:

  • You take ownership and are accountable for outcomes
  • You enjoy solving real business problems
  • You can influence technical decisions and contribute to architecture
  • You're collaborative, pragmatic, and delivery-focused
  • You're passionate about modern engineering practices and continuous learning

YOUR REWARD

  • Hybrid working model (3 days in office)
  • R85,000 - R110,000 per month (including medical aid subsidy)
  • A whopping 30 days annual leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Exposure to AI-assisted development and modern engineering practices
  • Opportunity to influence a growing platform and engineering team
Please note: This is a hybrid Cape Town-based opportunity. Candidates must be based in Cape Town or willing to relocate.

 

For more roles, please have a look at our website (www.60degrees.com) or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/10287263/)