Founding Full-Stack Engineer

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorRemoteZAR 55,000 - ZAR 85,000 /monthIT & TechnologyPosted 16 Jul 2026

Job Overview

We're hiring one of our first engineers to help build the core of the Proof of Position product end to end.

You'll work directly with the founder on features that ship to real users every week — from candidate profiles and verification flows to the employer hiring tools.

Key Responsibilities

Build full-stack features across the web app using Next.js, TypeScript and React.
Design and evolve the PostgreSQL data model and server-side logic.
Own features from idea to production — you'll write it, ship it, and watch how users respond.
Keep the codebase clean, typed and secure as we scale.

Required Qualifications

4+ years building production web applications.
Strong TypeScript and modern React (hooks, server components a plus).
Comfortable with SQL and relational data modelling.
Product mindset — you care about the user experience, not just the code.

Skills & Requirements

TypeScriptNext.jsReactPostgreSQLSupabaseTailwind CSS

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Next.js App Router, Supabase, or Tailwind CSS.
Early-stage / startup experience.

About This Job

Proof of Position is a professional verification platform that helps candidates prove who they are and what they have achieved — and helps employers hire with confidence.

We are an early-stage, remote-first team building the trust layer for hiring across South Africa and beyond. You will join a small, fast-moving group where your work ships quickly and matters immediately.