Full-Stack Developer
The Full-Stack Developer works across both frontend and backend technologies to build complete web applications. This role handles everything from database design and API development to user interface implementation.
What Does a Full-Stack Developer Do?
Deliver end-to-end features independently, maintain code quality across the full technology stack, and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Full-Stack Development
- Design and implement APIs and backend services
- Build frontend interfaces that consume backend APIs
- Design and manage database schemas and queries
System Integration
- Integrate third-party services and APIs
- Ensure end-to-end application reliability and security
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A Full-Stack Developer needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Must-Have Skills (Advanced)
Problem Solving
AdvancedThinking Critically
Digital Fluency
AdvancedStaying Relevant
Supporting Skills
Learning Agility
IntermediateStaying Relevant
Collaboration
IntermediateInteracting with Others
Self Management
IntermediateStaying Relevant
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A Full-Stack Developer requires 16 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Quality Standards
Level 4Governance and Compliance
Assess existing quality standards and align processes and activities with IT product and service quality expectations
Applications Development
Level 3Development and Implementation
Develop basic applications with secure features, run routine application tests, and conduct debugging to resolve errors
Applications Integration
Level 3Development and Implementation
Integrate data and functions across application programs, and perform follow up tests to verify proper functioning
Data Design
Level 3Design and Architecture
Identify data requirements and support the design of database models, incorporating parameters, fields and mechanisms for the maintenance, storage and retrieval of data
Emerging Technology Synthesis
Level 3Business and Project Management
Conduct research and identify opportunities for new and emerging technology to support the business
Security Architecture
Level 3Design and Architecture
Design secure systems and define security specifications of components, integrating appropriate security controls
Software Design
Level 3Design and Architecture
Design simple software components, assessing functionality of different elements, and produce design documentation
System Integration
Level 3Development and Implementation
Perform basic compatibility assessments and integrate selected system components according to a plan
User Interface Design
Level 3Design and Architecture
Identify functionalities and information flows to develop components of user interface prototypes, making tweaks to graphical user interfaces
Applications Support and Enhancement
Level 2Operations and User Support
Install, maintain and troubleshoot commonly-encountered problems in applications and respond to simple change requests
Business Needs Analysis
Level 2Business and Project Management
Document business requirements and identify basic needs as well as potential solutions
Configuration Tracking
Level 2Development and Implementation
Verify accuracy, completeness and currency of information in configuration logs and review unauthorised changes, diversions or inappropriate use of software assets
Database Administration
Level 2Operations and User Support
Conduct basic installation, configuration and upgrade of databases and servers, and perform routine data backup and recovery activities
Software Configuration
Level 2Development and Implementation
Apply standard scripts and tools to deploy software products, and document release and deployment activities as well as modifications to software configurations
Software Testing
Level 2Development and Implementation
Draft simple test scenarios, and perform software testing procedures, highlighting bugs or glitches affecting performance
Test Planning
Level 2Development and Implementation
Identify and document the basic tools, testware, resources and processes to carry out required tests
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential
Optional
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