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Senior Full-Stack Developer NGO Job WFD
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Responsibilities:
As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will:
- Play a key role in the design, architecture, and end-to-end development of WFD’s platforms and internal tools using Laravel (PHP) and Next.js (TypeScript).
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems.
- Architect backend systems, APIs, and microservices with robust data flow between Laravel (PHP) and modern JavaScript front-ends.
- Ensuring code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
- Manage development workflows using GitHub, ensuring proper branching, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement and maintain Docker-based development and deployment environments.
- Optimise and maintain MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, ensuring security, scalability, and data integrity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with UI/UX designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver features from conception to deployment.
- Maintain high-quality documentation, including architectural diagrams and technical guidelines.
- Conduct code reviews, performance analysis, and troubleshooting across the full stack.
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Position Requirements
- At least 3 years of senior-level experience in software engineering, managing complex projects from architecture to delivery.
- Strong proficiency in Laravel (PHP) and Next.js (TypeScript) with hands-on experience in system design, RESTful APIs, and modern front-end development.
- Experience with Drizzle ORM, or similar ORMs, for efficient and structured data management.
- Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, including modular monoliths, service-oriented architectures, and microservices.
- Strong command of Docker, GitHub, and modern DevOps principles for building scalable, containerised environments.
- Proficiency in database schema design and optimisation using MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural and fully remote team.
- Commitment to WFD’s mission and values of integrity, respect, inclusivity, and transparency.
- Possess and demonstrates a high level of integrity in line with WFD’s organizational values and ethics.
- Strong time management, organizational skills, and proactivity.
- Experience working as part of a multicultural, international team is a plus.
- Independent access to a working computer and a reliable connection to the internet.
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