Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer
Builds and maintains eCommerce platforms, mobile apps, and booking systems for luxury hospitality brands using TypeScript/Node.js (backend) and Angular/React (frontend).
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Franschhoek, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Fullstack
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2–4 years of professional full stack development experience
- Solid working knowledge of TypeScript and Node.js
- Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (Angular, React, or Vue)
- Comfortable building and consuming GraphQL or REST APIs
- Proficient in SQL with working knowledge of relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
- Familiarity with Git workflows and code review processes
- Understanding of shipping and maintaining production-ready systems (error handling, logging, high availability)
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Nice to have
- Exposure to Google Cloud Platform or similar cloud environments
- Experience with eCommerce (payments, checkout flows, product catalogues, logistics)
- Experience with high uptime systems and production traffic at scale
- Familiarity with React Native or mobile development
- Experience with Docker and containerised deployments
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, or similar)
- Enthusiasm for using AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor) in workflows
Full description
Job Description — Intermediate Full Stack Software EngineerLocation: In-Office at Babylonstoren, Klapmuts, South Africa
Type: Full-time
About Candide
Candide is an AI-first tech company based at Babylonstoren in Franschhoek and in the UK, building the digital products behind some of the world's most celebrated hospitality and lifestyle estates, including Babylonstoren, The Newt in Somerset, Vignamaggio, and others.
Our office sits on the beautiful Babylonstoren estate, surrounded by gardens, mountains, and farm-to-table food. We design, build and maintain eCommerce platforms, mobile apps, admissions and membership systems, booking engines, and brochure websites. Our engineering team is small but high-impact, working across a portfolio of luxury brands that people genuinely love.
We embrace AI as a core part of how we work — from code generation and review, to automating workflows and augmenting decision-making. We believe engineers who know how to leverage AI effectively are force multipliers, and we actively invest in tools and practices that make this possible.
Role Description
We're looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and contribute across our product suite. You'll build features, fix bugs, and improve systems across our eCommerce platform, admissions services, and mobile apps — working with TypeScript and Node.js on the backend, and Angular and React on the frontend.
You'll ship code daily, work closely with senior engineers, and grow into increasingly complex work. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work across a diverse stack, learn quickly, and have their work seen by thousands of users across some well-known international brands. You won't be expected to know everything on day one. We care more about strong fundamentals and a willingness to learn than ticking every box.
Why This Role?
● Work across a diverse portfolio of prestigious international brands
● Exposure to a wide and modern tech stack — you won't get bored
● AI-first engineering culture — we invest in AI tooling and expect you to use it to your advantage
● Learn from experienced engineers in a supportive, collaborative environment
Perks & Benefits
● Daily catered lunch
● Flexible working hours — core hours are 9am to 3pm
● Choice of equipment (most of us use Apple)
● Generous training and conference budget
● 30% discount at Babylonstoren — online shop, hotel, spa, and farm shops
● Arranged admission to Babylonstoren for you, and immediate family