Intermedia Full Stack Developer - Umhlanga

Short Job Description of the Position

This role is directly responsible for ensuring scalable digital platforms within the company and will be actively involved in crafting and delivering software architectures that are fit for purpose into the future.  The role will have in depth knowledge of cloud-based software architectures and frameworks as well as web platform technologies and will take a very deep and active role in managing performance and stability of assets, agile delivery frameworks deployed and devops methodologies. We are seeking a skilled, intermediate full stack software developer with a strong background in building scalable, high-quality and high-performance digital applications on various technology stacks. A full stack software developer is responsible for designing, building and maintaining internal and external facing digital applications and delivering software solutions and architecture that are fit for purpose and for future growth. The successful candidate will work with solution architects, product owners and developers to build high-performing customer facing applications. The role will require in-depth knowledge of cloud software architectures, and frameworks as well as web platform technologies and be directly responsible for compliance to these architectures through manual and automated controls. An Intermediate Full Stack Developer is expected to provide guidance to junior team members on technical implementation; to improve solutions and designs; to manage software projects independently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1.

To work within a team developing software using React JS, NodeJs and TypeScript

2.

Work closely with the Business and IT teams to understand business strategy and contribute to achievement of business goals

3.

Automate controls and metrics to ensure that the defined architecture is adhered to

4.

Engage with technology partners, cross-functional IT groups and the Business to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of development in support activities

5.

Contribution to software development practice (methodology, tools, research)

6.

Provide oversight to investigation, analysis and management of technology risks, issues, and dependencies in all programs/projects

7.

Scalable cross platform software design documentation and delivery of solutions

8.

Framework design and software design

9.

Governance of the entire software delivery lifecycle and ensuring that all solutions are designed for performance, stability and customer experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Main Functions: Code Development

Output a

Write code of a consistently high quality

Output b

Develop code using Nodejs, React JS and Typescript

Output c

Use of AWS

Output e

Manage software development utilising version control software

Main Functions: Application Design

Output a

Technical knowledge of +ES2015, AWS, ReactJs and associated suites

Output b

Knowledge of emerging technologies/industry trends along with the ability to leverage them in application development and support initiatives

Main Functions: Testing

Output a

Assist in design and implement a testing framework for use in the environment

Main Functions: Planning

Output a

Plan and estimate development effort

Main Functions: Consulting

Output b

Make recommendations as they pertain to improvements in support/development initiatives and facilitate implementation with partners, IT and cross-functional groups within the Business

Main Functions: Governance

Output a

Good understanding of governance framework (roles and responsibilities, escalation and communication process, handoffs and control points)

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Qualifications

• Related IT development qualification

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of Nodejs, Angular JS, Serverless Framework, AWS required
• Web Development, including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS essential
• Solid software development project experience including in an agile methodology environment (exposure to full project life-cycle) in projects of duration at least 3 months

Experience

• At least 3 -5 years post-graduate experience working in a software development team utilizing various technology stacks in a commercial environment

Skills Required

• Strong database skills preferably in Postgres SQL

• Testing approaches