Job Description:
A full-stack developer is a professional who can work on both front-end and back-end development of websites and applications. They use their extensive programming knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, etc. for front-end development. Their knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Express.js, AngularJS, Node.js, etc. is essential for back-end development.
Skills:
A full-stack developer must have a range of technical and soft skills to qualify for the job role. They must have knowledge of front-end technologies like:
- HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
- Foundation, Bootstrap, and other CSS frameworks
- AJAX
- Grunt, Gulp, and Bower
- AngularJS, React, Ember
- jQuery or Backbone.js
- Sass or LESS
Knowledge of back-end technologies like:
- Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, and .Net
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
- J2EE, Node.js, Apache, Nginx, ISS, etc.
- API design and development
- Ruby on Rails, Express.js, CakePHP, etc.
Apart from the functional knowledge of the above-listed technologies, they must also have:
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design
- Understanding of database administration and management
- Knowledge of LAMP and MEAN solution stacks
- Ability to develop front end website architecture and back end website applications
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent time-management skills
- Project-management skills
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Good communication skills
- Problem-solving skills