Full Stack Developer Jobs

What is a full stack developer?

A full stack developer possesses the technical competence to perform tasks at any level of the stack in which they reside.

In addition to front and back end coding and project management, the role of a full stack developer involves communicating with internal and external clients in order to gather requirements and execute tasks. They are also responsible for documenting these processes.

What are the key responsibilities of a full stack developer?

The key responsibilities of a full stack developer include:

1. Working with systems infrastructure
2. Understanding, creating, manipulating and querying databases
3. Creating API/back-end code in one or more languages such as Ruby, Java and Python
4. Creating front-end code in one or more languages such as HTML, JavaScript and Java
5. Project management and client work, such as  gathering requirements, creating technical specifications and architecture documents, creating documentation and managing project timelines

What skills and qualifications does a full stack developer require?

The role of full stack developer requires an exceptionally wide range of skills, often developed in the contexts of different IT roles. Consequently, employers usually do not hire full stack developers without many years of varied experience.

It is generally helpful for full stack developers to have a degree, ideally in computer science, although relevant degrees such as IT are also acceptable.

Key skills required for the role of a full stack developer include:

1. An extensive and up-to-date knowledge of modern front and back end technologies
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
4. Excellent organisation and  time management skills
5. Good communication skills
6. The ability to thrive outside of one’s comfort zone