Position Overview

The Position is Open for Liberia Residents only

The Full Stack Software Developer will support the development of a client system. The role covers the full development lifecycle: front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, database design, third-party and government agency integrations, and a unified payment capability. The developer will support the building of a software that is secure by design, fully auditable, performant in low-connectivity environments, and aligned with system’s data protection and sovereignty requirements.

Scope of Work

Design and Development Support

Support the development and deployment of a responsive, accessible web applications for a front end system and administrative back-office modules of the system.
Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs and integration services connecting government agencies, foundational registries and payment providers.
Implement workflow automation, case management and e-service modules in line with approved functional requirements.
Design and optimise relational and document database schemas, queries and data migration scripts.
Quality, Security and DevOps

Apply secure coding standards (OWASP) and embed audit logging, role-based access control and data protection controls in all modules.
Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation.
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerised deployments and version control workflows (Git).
Support user acceptance testing, defect resolution, performance tuning and production releases.
Collaboration and Support

Work with government agency technical teams to define and implement integration specifications.
Provide knowledge transfer, technical documentation and training to client staff.
Perform any other tasks assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related IT field. A Master's degree is an added advantage.
Minimum five (5) years' proven experience as a full stack developer delivering production web applications, preferably including e-government, fintech or enterprise portals.
Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular or Vue) and HTML5/CSS3/TypeScript.
Strong proficiency in at least one back-end stack: Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), C#/.NET, PHP (Laravel) or Python (Django).
Solid experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle or SQL Server) and API design (REST/JSON, OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect).
Experience with Git, CI/CD tooling, Docker/containerisation and cloud or on-premise deployment environments.
Experience integrating payment gateways, SMS/USSD channels or national identity/registry systems is a strong advantage.
Relevant certifications are an added advantage: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Oracle Certified Professional (Java), or Certified Scrum Developer.
Working knowledge of application security (OWASP Top 10) and data protection principles.
Personal Attributes

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to translate business and citizen-service requirements into robust technical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
Willingness to be based in Monrovia and travel to project sites as required.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to the Farsight HR email with the subject line: “Full Stack Software Developer”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.