JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and passionate engineer with strong expertise in cloud platforms to help design, develop, and deploy technology in-line with the company’s strategy. You will work with the Senior Technology & Data director as well as cross-functional teams to build robust, scalable, and efficient solutions, utilising both front-end and back-end technologies, while leveraging cloud infrastructure services such as AWS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and Maintain Full Stack Applications: Design, build, and maintain both the front-end and back-end components of technology platforms using modern technologies.
* Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and manage these full- stack applications on cloud platforms, including the use of database, file store, virtual server, and computation services.
* API Development and Integration: Design and develop RESTful APIs, integrate third-party APIs, and ensure seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
* Optimise Application Performance: Ensure applications are optimised for speed, scalability, and security by utilizing caching, database optimisations, load balancing, and cloud-based auto-scaling.
* CI/CD & DevOps Practices: Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Docker to automate deployments and streamline development processes.
* Testing and Debugging: Write unit and integration tests, identify, and fix bugs, and ensure applications run smoothly across different environments.
* Stay Updated on Latest Technologies: Keep up to date with emerging technologies in cloud development, full-stack frameworks, and software best practices.
* QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer with a strong portfolio of applications built from start to finish.
* Cloud Expertise: Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS. Demonstrated experience in AWS is preferred.
* Front-End Development: Proficiency in ASP.NET or PHP, Flutter and Dart.
* Back-End Development: Expertise in server-side languages like Node.js or similar technologies. Experience with databases such as MSSQL, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
* DevOps & CI/CD: Firsthand experience with DevOps practices, Docker, Jenkins, or other tools to automate deployments and infrastructure management.
* Version Control: Familiarity with Git for version control, including GitHub or Bitbucket.
* API Development: Strong experience in developing RESTful APIs and integrating external APIs to create scalable and secure web applications.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues efficiently.
* Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
* Experience with microservices architecture and containerization.
* Familiarity with serverless computing and cloud functions.
* Knowledge of security “best practices” in cloud-based applications.
* Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
* Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, etc.).