About the Role
We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance modern web applications that support school operations and management.
You will work across both frontend and backend technologies to build secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that improve operational efficiency, automate business processes, and deliver better visibility into school operations. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building products end-to-end and working closely with users to create impactful digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Full Stack Development
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain modern web applications.
- Build new features and enhance existing applications based on business and user requirements.
- Translate functional requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
- Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design to production support.
Frontend Development
- Develop responsive, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Build reusable UI components and optimise application performance.
- Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver high-quality user experiences.
Backend Development
- Develop RESTful APIs, backend services, and business logic.
- Implement authentication, authorisation, and role-based access control.
- Integrate applications with databases, enterprise systems, and third-party services.
- Ensure application security, reliability, and scalability.
Database & Workflow Development
- Design and maintain database schemas and application data models.
- Develop workflow automation and business process solutions.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and auditability.
DevOps & Quality
- Implement automated testing and secure coding practices.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Continuously improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability.
User Engagement
- Collaborate with users to understand business challenges and validate solutions.
- Participate in prototyping, usability testing, and continuous product improvement.
- Recommend enhancements to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Full Stack Software Development or Application Development.
- Proven experience delivering production-grade web applications.
Required Technical Skills
Frontend Technologies
- JavaScript or TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Angular
- Vue.js
- Responsive web design
- Accessibility standards
Backend Technologies
Experience with one or more of the following:
Strong understanding of:
- RESTful APIs
- Service-oriented architecture
- Authentication and authorisation
- Application security
Database Technologies
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Data modelling
- Database design
- Query optimisation
Cloud & DevOps
Experience or familiarity with:
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Git
- CI/CD pipelines
- Automated testing
- Docker or containerisation
- Application monitoring and operational support
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for building high-quality software products
- Self-motivated with strong ownership and accountability
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work across cross-functional teams
- Ability to adapt in an Agile, fast-paced environment
- Strong user focus and commitment to continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate should have:
- 3-5 years of Full Stack Software Engineering experience
- Strong frontend and backend development skills
- Experience building scalable web applications
- Good understanding of databases, APIs, and cloud technologies
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD
- A passion for delivering user-centric software solutions
