Senior Full Stack Developer

About the Project:

Enhancing the DFS information flow through innovative channels, is a three-year Bill and Melinda Gates foundation funded project aiming to increase the understanding and usage of digital financial services (DFS) in Ethiopia, with an ultimate objective to facilitate financial inclusion, particularly in underserved rural areas, by harnessing digital technologies. The project focuses on developing a unified knowledge base, supporting the provision of relevant DFS to end users, and fostering trust in the use of DFS in rural and semi-rural populations.

Job Summary

The Senior Full Stack Developer plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering

robust web applications that provide exceptional user experiences. This role involves expertise in both frontend and backend technologies, with a focus on .NET, React, and Node.js.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

• Full-stack Architecture: Lead the implementation of scalable and maintainable full- stack architectures using .NET, React, and Node.js, resulting in 20% faster feature delivery by the end of Q3 2023.
• Quality Codebase: Maintain a high standard of code quality, resulting in a 15% reduction in post-release defects related to code issues by the end of Q4 2023.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration with design, frontend, and backend teams, achieving a 90% improvement in cross-functional communication and efficiency by the end of Q3 2023.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Implement innovative solutions and adhere to best practices, contributing to at least two technology-driven process improvements by the end of Q4 2023.
• Product Enhancements: Contribute to the successful launch of at least three major product enhancements that positively impact user experience and business objectives by the end of Q4 2023.

General Competencies:

• Full stack Expertise: Possesses in-depth knowledge of both frontend and backend development, with proficiency in .NET, React, and Node.js.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex technical challenges, formulate solutions, and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Has a strong understanding of programming languages (e.g., C#, JavaScript, Typescript), web frameworks (e.g., ASP.NET, Express.js, or any equivalent), and frontend libraries (e.g., React).
• Code Quality: Maintains a high standard of code quality through clean code practices, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborative Team Player: Works effectively within cross-functional teams, actively participating in discussions, sharing insights, and collaborating to improve overall application quality.
• Adaptability: Adapts to evolving technologies, frameworks, and emerging best practices to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance development processes, optimize application performance, and incorporate new tools and methodologies.
• Communication Skills: Communicates technical concepts and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.

Technical Competencies:

• Frontend Development: Proficiency in building responsive, user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with expertise in React and related libraries (e.g., Redux, React Router).
• Backend Development: Expertise in backend technologies such as .NET Core, Node.js, Express.js, and working with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Database Management: Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) for data storage and retrieval.
• API Integration: Ability to integrate with third-party APIs, services, and platforms to extend application functionality.
• Version Control and Collaboration: Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborating with teams to manage code changes.
• Deployment and DevOps: Familiarity with deployment pipelines, continuous integration, and containerization (e.g., Docker) for efficient application deployment.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Security Best Practices: Knowledge of security principles and best practices for securing web applications and APIs.
• Performance Optimization: Ability to optimize application performance by implementing caching, minimizing network requests, and employing other optimization techniques.
• Cloud Services: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) and services for hosting, scaling, and managing applications

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply for the position through the provided link: career@frontieri.com. Alternatively, applicants can submit their application and motivation letters, along with their updated CV via email; at Senior Full Stack Developer – Vasta (vastatalent.com) by mentioning the position title in the subject line.