Work-Force
Developer opportunity in Polokwane, Limpopo.
About First Technology 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. Role Purpose 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.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Stack Development Design, develop, test, and maintain responsive web applications. Build intuitive front-end user interfaces and scalable back-end services. Develop robust and reusable code following industry best practices.
Optimise applications for performance, reliability, and scalability. API Integration & Systems Development Design and implement secure API integrations with third-party platforms. Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and webhook integrations.
Integrate external services and business applications to streamline processes. Document Management Solutions (DMS) Develop, support, and enhance document management solutions. Configure and maintain document storage, indexing, version control, and retrieval processes.
Support OCR and digital document workflow implementations. Cloud Hosting & DevOps Deploy and manage applications within cloud environments. Configure servers, hosting platforms, and deployment pipelines.
Monitor application performance and ensure system availability. Security & Compliance Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms. Apply security best practices, including SSL/TLS and OAuth protocols.
Identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and performance issues. Technical Support & Documentation Troubleshoot and resolve application and infrastructure-related issues. Maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, APIs, and workflows.
Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and recommend technical solutions.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Senior Certificate (Grade 12). Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field advantageous. Relevant certifications in cloud technologies or development frameworks will be beneficial.
Experience 3-5 years’ professional experience as a Full-Stack Developer. Proven experience developing and maintaining commercial web applications. Demonstrated experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
Experience managing projects from design through deployment and support. Portfolio, GitHub repository, or examples of previous development projects preferred. Technical Skills Front-End Development HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript React, Angular, or Vue.js Back-End Development Node.js Python PHP.NET Core Databases PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Database design and optimisation API Development RESTful APIs Webhook integrations Third-party system integrations Cloud & Infrastructure Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Application hosting and deployment Security SSL/TLS OAuth Authentication and access control Secure coding principles Document Management Solutions Document indexing OCR technologies Version control Digital workflow automation