Full Stack Developer

What is a Full Stack Developer?

Full Stack Developers are highly skilled developers that can design both the front-end (i.e. the user end) and the back-end of a website.

A ‘Full Stack’ refers to all the layers of a website or application, and includes all the hidden architecture, databases, and servers that the end user can’t see.

Full Stack Developer job description

As Full Stack Developers are responsible for both the front-end and back-end design of websites, they are excellent generalists that can straddle both worlds. As such, many organisations use them to translate between teams, or spot errors that a specialist may not notice. This means they have a broad set of responsibilities that may change depending on the current needs of the team or client with whom they work.

However, in general, it is their responsibility to:

Work with the client to define project requirements and objectives

Manage databases and servers

Work with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (and related frameworks) to craft client-facing sites or applications

Create prototype sites (i.e. minimal viable product)

Work with specialised developers and designers to create a fully-rounded product

Cross-platform optimisation

What skills and qualifications should a Full Stack Developer have?

Full Stack Developers straddle the line between designer and coder. As such, they need to have a good understanding of both web development and design practices.

While a tertiary education in computer science or software development is recommended, it is not necessary. Instead, Full Stack Developers should be able to demonstrate:

Familiarity with WC3 standards

Proficiency with front-end languages: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and any related frameworks

Proficiency with back-end languages: Python, Ruby, Java, PHP and .net, and any related frameworks

Experience working with and building databases; SQL/NoSQL, Oracle, MongoDB

Soft skills should include:

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Creativity

Communication

Project management

The ability to translate complex ideas for non-tech staff/customers

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