The role holder is responsible for building high-quality, scalable, maintainable and secure software solutions to support the needs of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in the design and creation of scalable software both internal and customer facing
Write clean, functional code on the front- and back-end
Work with development team, product owners/managers, designers to ideate and deliver software solutions
Design client-side and server-side architecture
Build the front-end of applications incorporating appealing visual design
Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications, ensuring data integrity, security, and efficiency
Write and integrate effective APIs for client-side and server-side applications communication
Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
Implement security best practices to protect applications against vulnerabilities and threats
Maintain legacy code written by other developers, including bug fixes
Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade already existing software
Take ownership of the smooth running of all existing applications
Participate in code reviews, write and maintain technical documentation, and follow best practices for code management
Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
Skills & Competencies
Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, Laravel)
Sound knowledge and experience in one or more back-end/server-side programming languages (PHP, Java, C#, Python, Node.js, .NET)
Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache)
Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience with APIs (e.g., RESTful, GraphQL)
Familiarity with UI/UX Design concepts
Experience developing web and desktop applications; mobile is a plus
Experience with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Selenium)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) and package managers
Requirements
Minimum of Three (3) years' experience as a fullstack developer, software developer or similar
Minimum of a 2.2 in Computer Science/Information Technology/ Engineering, or related fields
Relevant certifications in web development, cloud technologies, security, or related fields are a plus (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Kubernetes Developer, DevOps)