Full stack engineer

megsApp|Posted 2 months ago

Skills and experience

Role:Full stack engineer

Experience in role:4+ years

Must-have skills:

Node.js

MySQL

Google Cloud

Nice-to-have skills:

MongoDB

React

React Native

AdonisJs

BigQuery

NestJS

Sentry

Pub/Sub

Compute Engine

Location and salary

Remote policy:Hybrid

Location of job:Cape Town, South Africa or Hermanus, South Africa

Visa requirements:Authorised to work in South Africa With status of citizen/passport holder or permanent resident

Visa sponsorship:Able to sponsor visa

Employment type:Permanent

Role description

We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer with a strong focus on Node.js (backend) while also having expertise in React.js (frontend). The ideal candidate should be experienced in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and front-end applications. They should also have strong architectural skills, the ability to evaluate the entire system, and plan strategic improvements, specifically within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment.

About megsApp

15-50 employees

🚀 What We Do

megsApp is a South African MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) and MVNA (Mobile Network Virtual Aggregator) on a mission to democratize mobile access. We provide affordable, expiry-free data and airtime, rewarding users with free daily data through a sleek, intuitive app. Beyond connectivity, we’re building a digital ecosystem that empowers communities, retailers, and partners through intelligent platform design, innovative product bundles, and seamless mobile experiences.

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🌟 Why Work With Us

At megsApp, your work doesn’t disappear into the background—it moves the business forward. You’ll be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven team operating at the intersection of telecommunications, fintech, and platform engineering. We offer: • Competitive compensation with room to grow • A culture of ownership, speed, and innovation • Opportunities to work on real-world scale challenges—across mobile infrastructure, distributed systems, analytics, and user experience • The chance to help shape the future of mobile in Southern Africa, where your code directly impacts thousands of lives every day

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🤝 Our Culture

We value clarity, experimentation, and execution. Our team thrives on shared context and open dialogue—whether we’re debugging a production API, crafting a smarter rewards algorithm, or exploring new app monetization models. • Customer-obsessed: We design around real-world usage and feedback • Flat and fast: We ship quickly, learn faster, and own our decisions • Human-first: We prioritize team health, autonomy, and meaningful work

At megsApp, you’re not just writing code—you’re building solutions that matter.

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🧭 Our Hiring Process

We keep our process transparent, respectful, and skills-focused. Here’s what you can expect: 1. Intro Call – A quick chat to learn more about each other 2. Tech Evaluation – A practical assessment aligned to real-world challenges you’d solve at megsApp 3. Team Interview – Meet the people you’d work with and explore cultural alignment 4. Final Chat & Offer – Discuss the role, growth path, and how we can succeed together

We’re looking for builders, thinkers, and doers who are excited to make a difference in mobile connectivity.