Junior Full-Stack Engineer
Position Summary
We are looking for a motivated and curious Junior Full-Stack Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will help design, build, test, and maintain web applications that deliver great user experiences while ensuring reliable backend performance. You will work closely with senior engineers, designers, product managers, and QA to develop scalable software solutions and continuously improve your technical skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and contributing to products used by real customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain responsive web applications across both frontend and backend.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following development standards.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
- Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into functional applications.
- Assist in database design, optimization, and maintenance.
- Participate in code reviews and implement feedback from senior developers.
- Troubleshoot bugs, identify root causes, and implement fixes.
- Perform testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and software development best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–2 years of experience in software development.
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies such as: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Vue, or Angular
- Basic understanding of backend development using one or more of: Node.js, PHP, Python, Java, C#
- Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Understanding of Git version control.
- Basic knowledge of REST APIs.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and receive constructive feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a modern JavaScript framework.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Exposure to Docker or containerization technologies.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience using ORM frameworks.
- Personal projects, internships, freelance work, or open-source contributions.
Technical Skills
Frontend
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- React, Vue.js, or Angular
- Responsive Design
Backend
- Node.js, PHP, Python, Java, or C#
- RESTful APIs
- Authentication and authorization basics
Database
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Basic SQL optimization
Tools
- Git
- Visual Studio Code or equivalent IDE
- Postman
- Docker (preferred)
Soft Skills
- Strong willingness to learn
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving mindset
- Accountability and ownership
Success Metrics
A successful Junior Full-Stack Engineer will:
- Deliver assigned tasks on schedule with minimal supervision.
- Produce clean, maintainable, and tested code.
- Continuously improve technical skills and development practices.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Contribute ideas that improve product quality and team efficiency.
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned work.
Career Growth
Through continuous learning, mentorship, and hands-on experience with real-world software projects, this role provides opportunities to grow into:
- Full-Stack Engineer
- Backend Engineer
- Frontend Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Technical Lead
- Solutions Architect
