Roles and Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain both websites and software applications, ensuring they are functional, user-friendly, and meet project requirements.
Develop and implement new features or updates for websites and software based on client or user feedback and evolving business needs.
Perform regular maintenance and updates on websites and software, ensuring they remain secure, stable, and up to date with current technology standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, bugs, or performance problems that arise within websites or software applications.
Optimize the performance of websites and software by improving speed, reducing downtime, and ensuring they are scalable.
Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure web interfaces are visually appealing, responsive, and accessible across all devices.
Integrate third-party services, APIs, and external tools into both websites and software applications for extended functionality.
Ensure that websites and software are secure, implementing best practices for data protection, secure coding, and vulnerability management.
Test new software and website features to identify bugs and ensure they function as intended before deployment.
Provide support for ongoing website and software maintenance, including handling updates, backups, and addressing customer support requests.
Manage the deployment of software and websites, ensuring smooth transitions between development, testing, and live environments.
Write and maintain detailed documentation for both websites and software, including system specifications, code documentation, and user manuals.
Work with cross-functional teams, including designers, QA testers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.
Continuously monitor the performance of websites and software and make necessary adjustments to improve user experience and functionality.
Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to track changes and collaborate with other developers on both website and software projects.
Stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and apply them to both web and software development tasks.
Participate in the planning and analysis stages of web and software development, helping define requirements, estimate timelines, and propose technical solutions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Certified Web Developer (e.g., W3C Web Developer Certification).
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (for cloud deployment and management).
Google Mobile Web Specialist (for mobile-responsive development).
Proficient in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Strong knowledge of back-end languages: Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, or Java.
Experience with database management systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
Proficiency in version control systems like Git.
Knowledge of API development and integration, particularly RESTful APIs.
Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first web development.
Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting complex issues.
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for hosting and deploying applications.
Familiar with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment.
Ability to work with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal.
Strong understanding of security best practices for web and software applications.
Experience in performance optimization and improving software and website speed.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Trello).
Good understanding of UI/UX principles and working closely with design teams.
Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for software and websites.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.