Full Stack Developer

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web-based applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces based on business and UX requirements.
• Develop robust server-side logic, APIs, integrations, and database components.
• Ensure applications are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

System Integration

• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and web services for integration with internal and external systems.
• Work with databases, middleware, workflow platforms, and third-party services where required.
• Support integration with enterprise platforms such as identity management, document management, workflow engines, reporting tools, or cloud/on-premise infrastructure.

Requirements and Solutioning

• Work with business analysts and users to understand functional and technical requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical designs, development tasks, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical input during solution design, estimation, and impact assessment.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support system testing, SIT, and UAT activities.
• Troubleshoot defects and production issues in a timely and structured manner.
• Ensure code quality through peer reviews, proper documentation, and adherence to coding standards.

Deployment Support

• Support application deployment across development, test, staging, and production environments.
• Work with DevOps, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure smooth release management.
• Maintain application configuration, environment setup, and deployment documentation.

Security and Compliance

• Apply secure coding practices and comply with organisational cybersecurity requirements.
• Support vulnerability remediation, code scanning, penetration test fixes, and audit-related activities.
• Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, authentication, authorisation, logging, and access control.

Production Support

• Provide technical support for production applications, including incident investigation and resolution.
• Monitor application health, performance, and logs where applicable.
• Support change requests, enhancements, bugfixes, and preventive maintenance.

Required Technical Skills

Front-End Development

Proficiency in one or more modern front-end frameworks such as:

• React.js
• Angular
• Vue.js

Strong knowledge of:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Responsive web design
• UI component libraries and design systems

Back-End Development

• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or service-oriented applications.
• Good understanding of authentication, authorisation, session management, and API security

Strong experience in one or more back-end technologies such as:

• Java / Spring Boot
• .NET / C#
• Node.js
• Python

Database

• Ability to write and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database scripts.
• Understanding of data modelling and database design principles.

Experience with relational databases such as:

• PostgreSQ
• MS SQL Server
• Oracle
• MySQL

Tools and Platforms

• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Experience with issue tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment pipelines will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in government, defence, public sector, or enterprise system environments.
• Experience with secure or restricted environments, including on-premise deployments.
• Experience with application modernisation, migration, or system integration projects.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices, vulnerability remediation, and secure SDLC processes.

Soft Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a project team.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and committed to delivery timelines.
• Comfortable working in a structured project environment with documentation, reviews, and governance.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and support both project delivery and operational issues.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands-on full stack development experience.
• Candidates with more experience may be considered for Senior Full Stack Developer or Technical Lead roles.
• Relevant certifications in cloud, software development, cybersecurity, or Agile delivery will be an advantage.

Key Deliverables

The Full Stack Developer will be expected to deliver:

• Working application features based on approved requirements.
• Clean, maintainable, and well-documented source code.
• API services and integration components.
• Database scripts and data-related changes.
• Unit test results and support for SIT/UAT defect resolution.
• Deployment support and release documentation.
• Timely resolution of technical issues and production defects.