{"id":263,"date":"2026-06-03T09:55:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samford.co.za\/recruit\/?post_type=job_listing&p=263"},"modified":"2026-06-04T21:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T21:00:55","slug":"senior-mern-stack-developer-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/samford.co.za\/recruit\/job\/senior-mern-stack-developer-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior MERN Stack Developer South Africa \u2013 3 Month Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are hiring a Senior MERN Stack Developer for a 3-month contract in South Africa.
\n(South Africa Residents Only \u2013 No Visa Sponsorship)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This role is ideal for engineers experienced in full-stack development<\/strong> with the MERN stack who thrive in fast-paced, contract-based projects<\/strong>, solving architectural challenges, and mentoring other developers.<\/p>\n

You will contribute to evolving our cloud-native microservices architecture<\/strong>, ensuring maintainable, high-performance, and secure software for the duration of the contract.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n

Architecture & Technical Leadership<\/h3>\n
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    Contribute to the design and evolution of scalable microservices architectures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Make long-term architectural decisions to ensure maintainability during the contract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Drive best practices in code quality, testing, performance, and security<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Development & Delivery<\/h3>\n
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      Develop high-performance applications using MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Write clean, maintainable TypeScript code<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Design and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Optimize performance and troubleshoot production issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Participate in full SDLC activities: design, implementation, testing, deployment, support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Ensure robust testing with unit, integration, and E2E tests<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Collaboration & Mentorship<\/h3>\n
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        Work closely with product owners, UX designers, QA, and DevOps teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Conduct peer code reviews<\/strong> and uphold engineering standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mentor junior and mid-level developers where relevant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Contribute to technical documentation<\/strong> and knowledge sharing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        DevOps & Deployment<\/h3>\n
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          Support CI\/CD pipelines<\/strong> and automation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Assist in Docker containerization<\/strong> and cloud deployment strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Monitor performance and production stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Required Skills & Experience<\/h2>\n
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            5+ years\u2019 experience in MERN stack development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Expertise in MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Proven experience building scalable RESTful APIs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Strong understanding of microservices architecture<\/strong> and distributed systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Experience with API security, authentication (JWT, OAuth, RBAC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Familiarity with CI\/CD pipelines and DevOps practices<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Experience with containerisation (Docker)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Solid understanding of Agile\/Scrum methodologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring developers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Advantageous Experience<\/h2>\n
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              Cloud platform experience (AWS preferred<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              High-transaction or enterprise-scale application experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Exposure to Domain-Driven Design (DDD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Personal Attributes<\/h2>\n
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                Strong ownership mentality and accountability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Architecturally curious and solution-oriented<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Clear and professional communicator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Collaborative team player with leadership potential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Passionate about modern engineering practices<\/strong> and continuous learning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Ability to operate independently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Why Apply?<\/h2>\n
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                  3-month contract<\/strong> for senior engineers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Remote-friendly within South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Work on large-scale, cloud-native applications<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Modern agile engineering culture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Mentor and grow with a collaborative, skilled team<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  \u26a0\ufe0f Please note:<\/strong> Applications from candidates outside South Africa will not be considered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":245,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Montague Gardens, Cape Town","_application":"talent@samford.co.za","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":1,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[44],"job-types":[22],"class_list":{"0":"post-263","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_type-contract","8":"job-type-contract","9":"job_position_featured"},"yoast_head":"\nSenior MERN Stack Developer South Africa \u2013 3 Month Contract - Samford Solutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hiring a Senior MERN Stack Developer in South Africa. 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