Full Stack Developer

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION 

FULL STACK DEVELOPER

PG: 19 ($61,152.00 - $67,267.20 annually)

FLSA: Exempt

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION

Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of scalable web applications. This role spans both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on collaboration, clean coding practices, and delivery of practical software solutions that align with business needs.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Application Development & Maintenance

• Build, test, and maintain responsive web applications using modern front-end and back-end frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code aligned with organizational standards.
• Convert business requirements into technical solutions that are scalable and secure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs or performance issues across the full stack.
• Follow security and accessibility standards throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with developers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure consistent project delivery.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Engage in code reviews to maintain high code quality and promote best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Performance, Optimization & Innovation

• Optimize application performance and ensure system scalability and uptime.
• Stay informed on emerging tools, frameworks, and trends to improve code quality and productivity.

Professional Development

• Attend required training and maintained relevant certifications.
• Travel for educational events, conferences, or site visits as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Development Knowledge

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript; experienced with frameworks like React.
• Back-end development skills using Node.js or equivalent environments.
• Experience implementing and interfacing with REST or GraphQL APIs.
• Proficient in object-oriented programming, functional programming, asynchronous programming, and design patterns
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (e.g., DigitalOcean).
• Familiar with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git) and development platforms (e.g., GitHub).”
• Experience debugging web applications and services

Testing, Security & Accessibility

• Experience with unit, component, and end-to-end testing.
• Understanding of secure coding principles and data protection requirements.
• Awareness of accessibility standards for web applications.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Ability to thrive in Agile environments and contribute to collaborative team dynamics.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering on tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: At least one (1) year of professional experience in full stack development or a closely related role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience.
• Certification: Certified Associate JavaScript Programmer (JSA) – must possess or obtain within the first year of employment.
• Core Technical Capabilities:
• Front-end development with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React.
• Server-side programming with technologies such as Node.js.
• Practical experience with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Exposure to cloud-hosted environments and containerization tools like Docker.
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD workflows.
• Understanding of modern API architecture
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, analytical thinking, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be eligible to obtain a Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.

SPECIAL PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to candidates with additional experience in the following areas:

• Development experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning tools and libraries.
• Experience with React frameworks like Next.js, React Router, or TanStack.
• Familiarity with modern build tools and bundlers like Vite.
• Use of utility-first CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS).
• Familiarity with animation libraries like Framer Motion.
• Experience with design tools like Figma.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Playwright.
• Familiarity with component libraries like Radix UI

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.