Full Stack Developer at Advantage Health Africa

Job description

• We are seeking a seasoned Full Stack Developer to join our team to produce scalable software solutions.
• You’ll be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception, deployment and maintenance of the applications.
• As a Full Stack Developer at Advantage Health Africa, you'll join our team to build fully-fledged platforms using various technologies.
• You'll be involved in the entire product development lifecycle including the design, development, deployment and maintenance of new and existing features.
• You'll write clean and functional code on the front and back end.
• You'll collaborate closely with our development team to ensure system consistency and create a great user experience.
• You'll write reusable and maintainable code.
• Your work will have a direct impact on the stability and user experience of our products.

Core job responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and goals.

Full-Stack Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust web applications.
• Implement front-end and back-end solutions, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Architect efficient backend solutions, including APIs and server-side logic. 

Technology Stack:

• Utilise expertise in a variety of programming languages, frameworks, and libraries for both front-end and back-end development.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements.
• Previous experience with Express and Angular is required.

Code Review and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.
• Implement and enforce best practices for software development.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate with in-house and external teams to integrate different components of the system.

Problem Solving:

• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Identify and address technical challenges throughout the development lifecycle.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain technical documentation for code, architecture, and processes.
• Ensure documentation is comprehensive and accessible to team members.

Scalability and Performance Optimization:

• Optimize application performance and scalability to handle increasing user loads.
• Implement caching strategies and other techniques to enhance system efficiency.

Security:

• Implement security best practices to safeguard applications and user data.
• Conduct security assessments and address vulnerabilities in the codebase.

Continuous Improvement:

• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency.
• Participate in ongoing learning and training to stay current with industry developments.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Experience with Express and Angular.
• You're familiar with databases (like MySQL and Google SQL) and web servers (e.g. Google Cloud).
• Experience building a microservice architecture.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with testing and debugging.
• Experience with coaching and mentoring is a plus.