Fullstack Software Developer (Contract)

SUMMARY:
Fullstack Software Developer (contract)
We are looking for a Fullstack Software Developer to join our clients' team based in their Centurion Office, Gauteng. 
This role requires a Software Developer that will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the clients' web and mobile applications. This role involves full-stack development, from frontend mobile and web interfaces to backend services, with a strong emphasis on process revaluation and improvement. The developer will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective mobile and web solutions. The Developer will ensure that the applications are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with our clients' growth objectives.  Ideally candidates should be available to start at short notice.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain mobile and web applications
o Define, design and ship new features for mobile and web applications
- Full-Stack Development
o Develop frontend interfaces using React Native and React.js.
o Implement backend services using Node.js, Express, and databases such as MongoDB and SQL.
- Process Re-Evaluation and Improvement
o Identify inefficiencies, propose and implement improvements
- Integration with API’s and Third-Party services
o Integrate applications with backend services via RESTful APIs.
o Implement third-party libraries and APIs.
- Testing and Quality Assurance of code
o Write and execute unit tests
o Testing and review codes written by peers
- Collaboration with Key stakeholders in the development value chain, lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex software development problems.
- Strictly adhere to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and all applicable legislation.
- Perform any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Project Manager.
Skills and Experience (Minimum Requirement Essential):
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or relevant IT-related qualification.
- At least 3 – 4 years’ experience in a software development role of which 2 years must be in developing web applications.
- At least 1 years’ experience in cloud services.
- Technical Requirements;
o Proficient in full-stack development, including experience with frontend frameworks (React.js, Angular) and backend technologies (Node.js, Express, MongoDB, SQL).
o Experience with cloud services (AWS, Firebase, etc.) is advantageous.
o Experience in process re-evaluation, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements.
o Knowledge of C# .Net, native Android or iOS development is a plus
o SQL Databases (querying and performance optimisation):
- SQL server reporting services (or similar platform)
- Understanding of distributed databases is a bonus.
o Web application development:
- HTML, JQuery, Bootstrap
- Mobile app development is a bonus
o Visual Studio and Azure DevOps (Git repositories):
- Understanding of the AWS environment would be a bonus
o API development would be a bonus:
- Ability to integrate 3rd party services is a requirement.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to plan and organise.
- Analytical mind
- Ability to work within a team (external and internal) and contribute to the achievement of the IT team’s goals.
- Ability to collaborate in a highly agile environment

Interested? Please email me your updated cv at by COB Friday 9 May 2025.