FULL STACK DEVELOPER

Global University Systems (GUS) is focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive, and diverse education organisations. GUS is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS delivers a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at one of our institutions– whether on campus in Europe, North America, or even in their own home – they’re joining a network of 100,000 students worldwide. When you decide to work with GUS, you will be joining an industry leading, global organisation that has a reach in over 150 different countries. The Full Stack developer will be developing efficient applications (web and mobile) and scalable microservices in the MERN stack to meet project requirements. In this role, you will work closely with other development team members to create reusable frontend components, responsive UI, API design & development and deliver high-quality solutions that drive the functionality and performance of our applications. Develop efficient web and mobile applications using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. Design and implement scalable microservices to support application functionality and growth. Collaborate with frontend developers to create reusable components and ensure a consistent user experience across platforms. Design and develop APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between frontend and backend systems. Implement responsive user interfaces that prioritize usability and accessibility for a wide range of devices and screen sizes. Experience with mobile app development using frameworks like React Native. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Perform thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and performance of applications and microservices. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in full stack development to suggest improvements and optimizations to our technology stack. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in Full Stack Development using MERN stack. Knowledge of modern frontend build tools and workflows, such as Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn. Understanding of state management libraries/frameworks, Redux or MobX. Experience building scalable and efficient backend microservices, with a focus on performance optimization and resource management. Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and best practices. Experience with GraphQL schema design and implementation will be an advantage. Deploy microservices on cloud servers using containerization technologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Strong understanding of database systems such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and experience with database modeling, querying, and optimization. Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest or React Testing Library. Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git. Preferred experience/knowledge of the AWS services like Cognito, SES, Lambdas, API Gateway, ECS, Fargate, EC2, Eventbridge, Cloudwatch, SQS, SNS, Kinesis. Exemplary communication skills to collaborate effectively with different cross functional teams. We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success. GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.