Senior Full-Stack Software Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Software Developer to lead the development, stabilization, and enhancement of the SHERQ
365 application. This role requires managing a complex project involving an AI-generated codebase, with responsibilities encompassing code assessment, backend API development, authentication, database infrastructure, notifications, offline synchronization, and testing. The candidate must deliver production-ready features across modules, mitigate technical debt and risks, and propose efficient compromises to align with quality and timeline objectives.

The project involves refining an AI-generated frontend (built with v0.dev), characterized by inconsistent patterns, absent documentation, incomplete error handling, and hardcoded mock data, into a robust enterprise system with integrated backend functionalities.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications:
  
  Azure Developer Associate, AWS Certified Developer, or Scrum Master preferred.
• Portfolio/references for authentication, offline sync, and API projects.

• Full-stack proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script (React/Node.js/Express).
• Database management with Postgre
  
  SQL/Neon.
• Authentication
  : OAuth, Azure AD, MFA, RBAC.
• RESTful API design for complex workflows.
• Notifications
  :
  Resend, Twilio, cron scheduling.
• Offline tech
  :
  Indexed
  
  DB, Service Workers, PWA, sync tools (e.g., Power Sync).
• Version control & CI/CD
  :
  Git, CI/CD, testing (Jest/Cypress), security (OWASP).
• Project Management
  :
  Experience with AI/legacy codebases, time estimation, risk assessment.
• Soft Skills
  :
  Analytical trade‑off evaluation, communication, independent work.
• Experience Level
  : 7‑10 years in enterprise software, preferably SHERQ or similar domains.

Project Completion Timeline

• Adherence to the overall project schedule, ensuring delivery within the estimated 725 hours.
• Complete project within 725 hours or less, with no more than 10% overrun.
• Track total hours logged against the compromised estimate using time‑tracking tools (e.g., Jira or Toggl).

Module Delivery Efficiency

• Successful completion of individual modules (e.g., Authentication, Incident Management) within allocated hours.
• Achieve at least 90% of modules on or under budgeted hours.
• Compare actual hours spent per module against proposed hours via project management reports.

Code Quality and Stabilization

• Reduction of technical debt and standardization of the AI-generated codebase.
• Attain 80% code coverage in tests and resolve at least 90% of identified issues from the initial audit.

Feature Implementation Accuracy

• Delivery of core features, including compromises.
• Implement 100% of mission‑critical features and at least 95% of all specified requirements.

Risk Mitigation Effectiveness

• Management of high‑risk areas to prevent production issues.
• Reduce high‑risk items to medium or low by project end, with zero critical security vulnerabilities.

Testing and Security Compliance

• Achieve 95% pass rate in unit/integration tests and pass all security audits.

Documentation and Reporting

• Deliver bi‑weekly reports and lightweight docs covering 100% of key modules.

Overall Budget Adherence

• Stay within R616,250 budget equivalent.
• Calculate total expenditure from hours and rate, reviewed monthly.

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible remote/hybrid options in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
• Professional development and future project opportunities.