Developer at First Technology

Role Purpose

• The Full-Stack Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting web-based applications across both front-end and back-end environments. The successful candidate will work on API integrations, cloud-hosted solutions, document management systems, and secure enterprise applications while collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Full-Stack Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain responsive web applications.
• Build intuitive front-end user interfaces and scalable back-end services.
• Develop robust and reusable code following industry best practices.
• Optimise applications for performance, reliability, and scalability.

API Integration & Systems Development

• Design and implement secure API integrations with third-party platforms.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and webhook integrations.
• Integrate external services and business applications to streamline processes.

Document Management Solutions (DMS)

• Develop, support, and enhance document management solutions.
• Configure and maintain document storage, indexing, version control, and retrieval processes.
• Support OCR and digital document workflow implementations.

Cloud Hosting & DevOps

• Deploy and manage applications within cloud environments.
• Configure servers, hosting platforms, and deployment pipelines.
• Monitor application performance and ensure system availability.

Security & Compliance

• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Apply security best practices, including SSL/TLS and OAuth protocols.
• Identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and performance issues.

Technical Support & Documentation

• Troubleshoot and resolve application and infrastructure-related issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, APIs, and workflows.
• Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and recommend technical solutions.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field advantageous.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies or development frameworks will be beneficial.

Experience

• 3-5 years' professional experience as a Full-Stack Developer.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining commercial web applications.
• Demonstrated experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience managing projects from design through deployment and support.
• Portfolio, GitHub repository, or examples of previous development projects preferred.

Technical Skills

Front-End Development

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• React, Angular, or Vue.js

Back-End Development

• Node.js
• Python
• PHP
• .NET Core

Databases

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Database design and optimisation

API Development

• RESTful APIs
• Webhook integrations
• Third-party system integrations

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Application hosting and deployment

Security

• SSL/TLS
• OAuth
• Authentication and access control
• Secure coding principles

Document Management Solutions

• Document indexing
• OCR technologies
• Version control
• Digital workflow automation