Full Stack Software Engineer (Intermediate)

LekkeSlaap is South Africa’s leading accommodation booking app, and we're looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team. As an Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and optimising our technology stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI-driven tools and automation to improve development efficiency and product capabilities.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of full-stack engineering experience in user-facing products
• Proficiency in PHP, Twig/HTML/CSS/JavaScript, MySQL, Redis, and Nginx
• Experience with Python, C++, and Rust for performance-critical and specialised microservices
• Familiarity with software design principles, coding best practices, and scalable architecture
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• Keen interest in using AI tools and automation to improve productivity, code quality, and development workflows

Benefits

• Hybrid work model & flexible start times
• Free lunch when in office
• Modern offices based at the V&A Waterfront
• Showers on site
• Travel vouchers and discounts
• Discovery medical aid contributions & Vitality Health membership
• Retirement annuity contributions
• High-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and WFH
• Team budget for learning, online courses, and developer conferences
• Generous leave package
• Half-day off every month
• Digital nomad month (work from anywhere)
• Regular team events