Full Stack Engineer at Afrisol Technologies

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role as a Full Stack Developer located in Thindigua on Kiambu Road. The full-stack developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications and databases, both on the front-end and back-end. They will work closely with the design and development teams to ensure the quality and timely delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Front-End Development:

•  Develop and maintain user-facing features using Vue.js, React.js, or Angular.
•  Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
•  Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure visual and functional consistency.

Back-End Development:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side code.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and web services.
• Database Management:
• Design and manage database schemas.
• Ensure data integrity and optimal performance.
• Perform database migrations, backups, and restoration tasks.

Qualifications

• Front-End Development and Back-End Web Development skills
• Full-Stack Development skills
• Proficient in Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Experience in Software Development
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in Agile development is a plus

This role has a wide remit and plenty of possibilities, and you will be responsible for:

• Front-end development: developing the client side of web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other tools to ensure a responsive user experience and visually appealing website design.
• Back-end development: building server-side components and databases to support the functionality of web applications, often using languages like PHP, Python, Ruby, Node.js, and others.
• Web security: Implementing security measures to protect websites and web applications from vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and data breaches.
• Testing and debugging: conducting thorough testing and debugging of websites and applications to ensure they function correctly and are error-free.
• Optimization: optimizing websites for speed, performance, and search engine optimisation (SEO) to enhance user experience and visibility.
• Content management: Integrating content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla to allow easy content updates for clients or content creators.
• Version control: driving effective team collaboration and project management by harnessing GitHub features, including pull requests, branching, and issue tracking, to streamline workflows and ensure project success.
• Integration: Seamlessly incorporate third-party application programming interfaces (APIs) into web applications to enhance functionality, data retrieval, and user experiences.
• Localization: Ensure user-friendly experiences for a diverse audience by implementing multi-language support, including English, to cater to a global user base and enhance accessibility and engagement.

Qualifications

• Application programming interfaces (API), programming methodologies, user experience (UX and UI) design, web applications, web service and application development, and IT support.
• 3+ years' of experience in web development and software design
• Expertise in front-end technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), PHP frameworks, and MySQL databases
• Google Cloud product family professional certifications or qualifying credentials.
• Any other Google Build-related certifications. 
• Any Amazon Web Services certifications.
• Any Microsoft-related certifications.
• Odoo experience and certification will be an added advantage.