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Full-Stack Developer
Project: EzAuto — Rent-to-Own Vehicle Platform, South Africa
We are looking for a s Node.js Developer to join the development of EzAuto, a South African rent-to-own vehicle platform helping customers apply online, get pre-approved, browse vehicles, and connect with the team faster.
This role is ideal for a developer who can build reliable backend systems, improve lead flows, support CRM/admin tools, and work with integrations such as payments, email, SMS/WhatsApp, analytics, vehicle data, and third-party services.
Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js.

Build and improve APIs for applications, vehicle listings, lead forms, customer profiles, dealership forms, and admin tools.

Work on CRM-style workflows: lead capture, status tracking, customer communication, task management, and reporting.

Integrate external services such as payment providers, analytics, email/SMS/WhatsApp tools, and possible credit/verification providers.

Improve database structure, performance, security, and data reliability.

Support frontend developers with clean and well-documented APIs.

Help automate internal business processes for sales, support, and operations teams.

Monitor bugs, fix production issues, and improve system stability.

Work with sensitive customer data responsibly and follow secure development practices.

Required Skills

Strong experience with Node.js.

Experience with REST APIs and backend architecture.

Good knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.

Experience with authentication, roles, permissions, and secure user data handling.

Ability to work with third-party integrations and webhooks.

Git experience and ability to work in a structured development workflow.

Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

English communication skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with NestJS.

Experience with React / Next.js.

Experience building CRM, fintech, automotive, marketplace, rental, or lead-generation platforms.

Experience with payment systems, credit checks, KYC, document upload flows, or customer verification.

Experience with AWS, DigitalOcean, Docker, CI/CD.

Understanding of analytics, tracking, Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, and conversion events.

Project Tasks May Include

Improving the online application flow.

Building an internal dashboard for leads and customer applications.

Creating vehicle inventory management tools.

Building dealership partner registration and management features.

Automating email/SMS/WhatsApp notifications.

Creating reporting dashboards for applications, approvals, sales, and conversions.

Improving website speed, backend performance, and data security.

Supporting integrations with CRM, payment, analytics, and marketing tools.

Candidate Profile
We need someone practical, reliable, and business-focused. The ideal developer understands that this is not only a technical project, but also a customer journey and sales operations system. The developer should be able to take tasks, ask the right questions, suggest better solutions, and deliver clean working features.
Engagement Type
Remote / Hybrid Full-time or project-based cooperation Start: ASAP
How to Apply
Please send:

Short introduction

Node.js experience summary

Links to GitHub / portfolio / previous projects

Examples of backend systems, dashboards, CRM tools, or integrations you have built

Availability and expected monthly rate