First Technology is a leading South African technology solutions provider, delivering innovative ICT, software, cloud, and digital transformation solutions to businesses across multiple industries. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Full-Stack Developer to join our Polokwane team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge web applications and business solutions.
The Full-Stack Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting web-based applications across both front-end and back-end environments. The successful candidate will work on API integrations, cloud-hosted solutions, document management systems, and secure enterprise applications while collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions.
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Design, develop, test, and maintain responsive web applications.
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Build intuitive front-end user interfaces and scalable back-end services.
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Develop robust and reusable code following industry best practices.
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Optimise applications for performance, reliability, and scalability.
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Design and implement secure API integrations with third-party platforms.
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Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and webhook integrations.
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Integrate external services and business applications to streamline processes.
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Develop, support, and enhance document management solutions.
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Configure and maintain document storage, indexing, version control, and retrieval processes.
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Support OCR and digital document workflow implementations.
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Deploy and manage applications within cloud environments.
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Configure servers, hosting platforms, and deployment pipelines.
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Monitor application performance and ensure system availability.
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Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
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Apply security best practices, including SSL/TLS and OAuth protocols.
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Identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and performance issues.
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Troubleshoot and resolve application and infrastructure-related issues.
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Maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, APIs, and workflows.
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Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and recommend technical solutions.
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Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field advantageous.
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Relevant certifications in cloud technologies or development frameworks will be beneficial.
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3-5 years' professional experience as a Full-Stack Developer.
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Proven experience developing and maintaining commercial web applications.
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Demonstrated experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
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Experience managing projects from design through deployment and support.
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Portfolio, GitHub repository, or examples of previous development projects preferred.
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HTML5
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CSS3
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JavaScript
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React, Angular, or Vue.js
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Node.js
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Python
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PHP
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.NET Core
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PostgreSQL
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MySQL
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MongoDB
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Database design and optimisation
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RESTful APIs
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Webhook integrations
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Third-party system integrations
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Microsoft Azure
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Application hosting and deployment
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SSL/TLS
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OAuth
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Authentication and access control
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Secure coding principles
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Document indexing
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OCR technologies
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Version control
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Digital workflow automation
