Full-Stack Developer

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Full-Stack Developer to contribute to the development of a mobile web application/progressive web app (PWA) as part of our development team. The successful candidate will contribute to the end-to-end application development, integrating frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure whilst working in an agile, DevOps-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Stack Development

. Contribute to end-to-end application development, integrating frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure

. Develop, and maintain responsive, accessible, and performant web applications

. Implement modern frontend architectures using ReactNative, ensuring reusability, scalability, and security

. Develop high-performance backend services and APIs, ensuring reliability, security, and observability

. Support WhatsApp Business API integration to enable seamless integration between messaging and backend workflow

. Conduct unit and integration testing using modern testing frameworks

. Conduct backend testing and API validation to ensure service reliability

. Participate in code reviews and maintain high software quality standards

DevOps and Deployment

. Utilise SHIP/HATS platforms for secure development, testing, and deployment processes

. Deploy and manage applications within Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) infrastructure

Security and Compliance

. Ensure full-stack security, including authentication, authorization, API security, and frontend security best practices under guidance of Senior Full-Stack Developer

. Implement IM8 security controls and ensure compliance with government security frameworks

. Follow secure coding practices and implement appropriate security measures throughout the development lifecycle

. Ensure compliance with government security and compliance requirements, including data protection and privacy regulations

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

. Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines

. Minimum 4 years of experience in full-stack web development with demonstrable project experience

. Strong proficiency in both frontend and backend development

. Experience with Git and modern branching workflows(GitFlow, trunk-based development)

Frontend Technologies

. Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript

. Experience with React.js and modern frontend frameworks(Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte)

. Mobile app development using React Native (required for this role)

. Experience with UI component libraries such as Material-UI, Tailwind CSS, or Bootstrap

. Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma) Backend Technologies

. Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, or NestJS

. Experience with additional backend technologies such asRuby on Rails, Java/Kotlin (Spring Boot), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), or Golang

. Strong experience in API design principles, including RESTful APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSockets for service communication

. Knowledge of API rate limiting, caching strategies (Redis, Varnish), and performance optimisations

. Understanding of backend service scalability strategies (horizontal scaling, autoscaling, load balancing)

DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure

. Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLabCI, ArgoCD, Jenkins)

. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

. Experience with Government Commercial Cloud (GCC)environment

. Experience with containerisation and orchestration(Docker, Kubernetes)

Security and Monitoring

. Strong knowledge of frontend security (CSP, CORS, XSS prevention)

. Experience with backend security (OAuth, JWT, API rate limiting, encryption)

. Understanding of IM8 security policies and government compliance frameworks

. Experience implementing application performance monitoring(APM) tools (Datadog, New Relic, Sentry, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)

. Knowledge of logging frameworks (ELK Stack, Loki, Fluentd)to track and debug issues across distributed systems

Testing and Quality

. Experience with unit and integration testing (Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Pact)

. Backend testing using Postman, Supertest, contract testing

. Understanding of automated testing practices andtest-driven development

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a developer to grow their skills whilst contributing to meaningful technology projects within a secure government environment, working with modern full-stack technologies and DevOps practices.