Intermediate Full Stack Engineer

HyperionDev

Intermediate Full Stack Engineer developing bespoke software platforms for HyperionDev. Design and build effective tech solutions for educational advancement across Africa and beyond.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python and Django for web development, with a strong ability to collaborate on engineering projects and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience in full stack development, problem-solving, and adapting to fast-paced environments.

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Python ProgrammingDjango FrameworkFull Stack DevelopmentReact, Vue, or AngularCloud Services (AWS)

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Hard Skills

PythonDjangoReactVueAngularRDBMSSQLUNIXCloud ServicesTechnical Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Tech Startup ExperienceHigh-Growth EnvironmentAgile MethodologyTechnical DocumentationLegacy Code Refactoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudDjangoPythonRDBMSReactSQLUnixVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and write high quality code for our website and platforms using Python and Django.
Collaborate with other members of the team to execute engineering projects, plan sprint cycles, undertake technical troubleshooting, and reduce technical debt.
Share knowledge freely with other members on the team and take guidance from senior engineers.
Work closely with Product to help in planning, designing and creating the technical implementation of features which will be used by tens of thousands of people around the world.
Refactor and improve legacy code as areas of requirements volatility are found and bug hotspots are uncovered.
Communicate with technical people through clean code, precise technical documentation and well commented MR’s and with non-technical people by creating work breakdowns, test plans and clear comments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of experience as a full stack engineer
Demonstrable commercial experience with Python
Minimum 2 years of experience with one of the following: React, Vue, or Angular
Hands on experience with Django or other Python web frameworks
Experience working with RDBMS and SQL
Experience with UNIX based operating systems
Experience with Cloud Services, preferably AWS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to produce work of a high standard with minimal supervisions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt in line with or ahead of external changes
Prior tech startup experience in a high-growth and ambitious environment is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work: We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus
Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.
Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a management team that draws their former experience from top tech companies.
Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.