Senior Full Stack Developer

Job Description

Position: Senior System Developer

Department: IT System

Location: On-site (Coimbatore, India Office)

Job Summary

The Senior Full Stack Developer plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software applications that drive business objectives. This senior-level position requires deep expertise in modern web technologies, a commitment to clean, high-quality code, and the ability to guide and mentor team members effectively. The ideal candidate thrives on building innovative solutions and providing technical leadership to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, high-quality software solutions primarily using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and MySQL.
• API Management: Develop, document, and maintain RESTful API libraries, and seamlessly integrate third-party APIs based on provided documentation.
• Front-End Expertise: Utilize advanced front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3) and frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind) to create intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Database Optimization: Implement and optimize secure and efficient MySQL database structures and queries, including handling JSON data types.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Maintain and optimize existing codebases, rigorously adhering to coding standards, best practices, and team Git flow for version control.
• Technical Documentation: Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software modifications and enhancements.
• Code Review & Mentorship: Actively participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability. Mentor junior developers on best practices and new technologies, particularly during Proof of Concept (POC) implementations.
• Innovation & Research: Research and implement Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new technologies and libraries, staying ahead of industry trends.
• Independent Problem-Solving: Take ownership of coding projects and drive progress independently when direct leadership is not immediately available.
• Development Environment Management: Independently set up and maintain local development stacks (e.g., Apache, PHP, MySQL, Node.js, VS Code).
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.

Requirements:

• Education: Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Developer or in a similar role for at least 5 years.
• Core Technologies:
• PHP: Expert-level proficiency.
• JavaScript: Strong command of JavaScript, including Asynchronous JavaScript (AJAX, Fetch).
• Databases: Excellent knowledge of MySQL 8, with experience handling DBMS JSON structures.
• API Development: Proven experience creating and integrating API libraries.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and platforms such as Azure (preferred), AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Software Principles: Strong understanding of software development principles, best practices, and design patterns.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Quality & Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable code.
• Version Control: Solid understanding and practical experience with code versioning tools and methodologies, specifically Git flow.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other programming languages and frameworks beyond PHP and JavaScript.
• Proficiency working across multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Knowledge of offline mobile applications or Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
• Understanding of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.