Software Developer at Creative Y&R

Purpose of the Job  

The Full-Stack Software Developer will be a liaison on both client-side and server-side software at the Agency. Primarily, the role will be required to deliver on the Full Stack of websites and mobile applications (Android & iOS) meaning Front End Technology, Back End Development Languages, Database, Server, API, and version Controlling Systems.  

The developer will also be in charge of providing guidance and quality control of project inputs and outputs in liaison with the Technical / Development Team 

Additionally, they will work closely with the Client Service and Business Development team to drive revenue and business growth through strategic technology offerings to clients. 

Responsibilities

• Work with development teams and product/Account managers to ideate software solutions 
• Design client-side and server-side architecture 
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design 
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications 
• Write effective APIs 
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency 
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software 
• Create security and data protection settings 
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design 
• Write technical documentation 
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Skills & Competencies  

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role - at least 5 years' experience  
• Experience developing desktop and mobile applications 
• Extensive knowledge of front-end technologies - HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6) as well as Frontend tools such as React js   
• Extensive knowledge of the Vue.js ecosystem, including Vue CLI, Vuex, Vue Router, and Nuxt.js   
• Extensive knowledge of back-end technologies - Java, PHP and JavaScript (Node.js) as well as tools: Express.js, Laravel, WordPress 
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect mobile and web applications to back-end services 
• Management of relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases 
• Project coordination within the development cycle and quality assurance of inputs and outputs  

Additional Requirements  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Team leadership experience  
• Great attention to detail 
• An analytical mind 
• Commercial acumen – driving growth of client portfolio through the service offerings that answer to their business needs