Java Fullstack Developer at Paracon

Job brief

We are looking for a full stack developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment and post production support. As a full stack developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. Be familiar with agile methodologies and techniques but also being pragmatic about the approach.

Experience:

• Developer with 5 to 10 years’ experience

• Interpretation and write up of business requirements and program specifications

• Requirement analysis and component design including detailed design

• Software development and configuration

• Creation and validation of test plans, Code reviews of own and others work

• Ensuring adherence to coding standards and guide

• Unit, integration and regression testing

• Participating in the design and creation of scalable software

• Writing clean, functional code on the front- and back-end

• Co-coordinating and providing implementation support

• Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues

• Being able to mentor growth of junior team members

Responsibilities:

• Work with development teams and architects to ideate software solutions

• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design

• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications

• Write effective APIs

• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency

• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

• Create security and data protection settings

• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design

• Write technical documentation

• Work with BA’s and QA’s to improve software

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a full stack developer or similar role

• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)

• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)

• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design

• Java 8

• Spring Boot

• Postgres

• Maven

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Great attention to detail

• Organizational skills

• An analytical mind

• Relevant Tertiary Education