Hybrid Senior Full Stack Developer

at Kocho

• Job title: Senior Full Stack Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Docker, GraphQL, JavaScript, Next.js, Postgres, ServiceNow, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cape Town, South Africa

About the role

• Senior Full Stack Developer building full-stack features for identity governance portal at Kocho. Working with JavaScript, Next.js, and cloud technologies in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-stack features for the identity governance portal using Next.js (App Router), JavaScript/TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
• Leverage Shadcn UI to create intuitive, responsive, and accessible user interfaces
• Develop backend services and database access using Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL
• Design and consume APIs using GraphQL and RESTful principles
• Integrate with external identity providers and systems via APIs (e.g., Azure AD, Workday, ServiceNow)
• Implement and enforce secure access patterns, RBAC, and multi-tenant architecture
• Containerize services with Docker and deploy to Azure Container Apps
• Use Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment and monitoring
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retros)
• Contribute to architectural decisions, especially in building scalable SaaS modules

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a full stack or frontend/backend developer
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript with working knowledge of TypeScript
• Proven experience building apps with Next.js and Tailwind CSS
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL , including schema design or integration
• Experience working with relational databases via Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud-native deployments on Azure
• Understanding of identity, authentication, and authorization patterns
• Solid grasp of Git, CI/CD best practices, and agile workflows
• Strong communicator and team collaborator, with the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunity to influence product architecture from early stages
• Work on meaningful challenges in identity, security, and enterprise productivity
• Learning budget and professional development support