Full Stack Developer (Javascript, Vue.js & PHP) (On-site Somerset West) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a highly skilled and independent Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in JavaScript (Vue.js) and possess extensive experience in developing web and mobile applications.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that integrate with SQL/NoSQL databases, ensuring seamless functionality in high-volume transaction environments.

DUTIES:

Development & Implementation

• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional web applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable JavaScript/PHP code.
• Ensure optimal performance, responsiveness, and scalability of applications.
• Implement and maintain modern, interactive user interfaces (UIs) using Vue.js.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work in open forums to demonstrate project progress, identify task groups, and recommend assignments.
• Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, etc.).
• Propose upgrades to align with modern security and development best practices.

Testing & Optimization

• Conduct testing, bottleneck analysis, and bug fixes.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and efficiency.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.

Technical Support & Innovation

• Provide end-user support and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay updated with advancements in JavaScript, Vue.js, SQL/NoSQL, and AWS technologies.
• Implement serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) and real-time communication layers.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Skills & Qualifications: –

Technical Expertise:

Frontend:

• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and Vue.js (including Vue CLI, Pinia, Vue Router).
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and other CSS frameworks.
• Experience with server-side rendering (e.g., Next.js).

Backend:

• Experience with PHP, RESTful APIs, and frameworks like Slim.
• Familiarity with SQL (MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.

DevOps & Cloud:

• AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS), CI/CD pipelines, and Apache/IIS web servers.
• Git for version control.

Education & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or related field (preferred).
• 3 to 5 years of software development experience.
• Experience with mobile frameworks (Flutter, Cordova, PhoneGap) is a plus.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of functional and object-oriented programming paradigms.
• Experience with real-time communication layers (e.g., WebSockets).
• Familiarity with accounting or property management systems.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to write clean, secure, and well-documented code.