Full-Stack Developer
KDCI
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at KDCI is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role Summary
KDCIOutsourcing is looking for a Full-Stack Developer to build and maintain web applications end to end. You'll work across front-end and back-end layers, collaborating with designers and product owners to deliver features that are performant, scalable, and easy to maintain.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications
Design, build, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications
* Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
* Write clean, tested, and maintainable code across the stack
Write clean, tested, and maintainable code across the stack
* Collaborate with designers, QA, and product owners throughout the development cycle
Collaborate with designers, QA, and product owners throughout the development cycle
* Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security
Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions
Requirements
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in full-stack web development
3+ years of experience in full-stack web development
* Proficiency with a modern front-end framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
Proficiency with a modern front-end framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
* Solid back-end experience with , Python, PHP, or similar
Solid back-end experience with , Python, PHP, or similar
* Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
* Understanding of version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
Understanding of version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
Nice-to-Haves
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
* Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
* Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices
Highlights
Build scalable full-stack web applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies.
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About KDCI
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