eKYC Full Stack Developer

Savageone Pty Ltd; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Full-Stack eKYC Developer to create cutting-edge electronic Know Your Customer solutions. This role involves designing and implementing secure applications that integrate biometric authentication, OCR-based document verification, and AI-driven identity verification. You will work collaboratively with UI/UX designers and product managers to build responsive front-end interfaces and robust back-end services. If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to a dynamic team focused on enhancing customer security and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Full-Stack Development with eKYC or fintech applications.
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies including React and Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable eKYC applications focusing on identity verification.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Biometric Authentication

OCR-based Document Verification

API Development

Fraud Detection

Compliance Knowledge

Front-end Technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js)

Back-end Technologies (Node.js, Python, Java)

Database Management (SQL, NoSQL)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Full-Stack eKYC Developer to design, develop, and implement electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both front-end and back-end development, integrating biometric authentication, OCR-based document verification, and AI-driven identity verification into secure and scalable applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Integrate eKYC Solutions:

• Build and maintain scalable eKYC applications with a focus on identity verification, fraud detection, and compliance.
• Implement biometric authentication (face recognition, fingerprint scanning) and OCR-based document verification.
• Develop APIs for seamless integration with banking, fintech, and enterprise applications.

Full-Stack Development:

• Design and develop responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Build robust and scalable back-end services using Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval using SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB).

Security & Compliance:

• Implement secure coding practices to protect sensitive customer data.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/AML, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Work with encryption, tokenization, and access control mechanisms to enhance data security.

Performance & Scalability:

• Optimize applications for high performance and scalability.
• Monitor system reliability and troubleshoot any performance issues.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Work closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and security teams.
• Write clean, well-documented code and maintain technical documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

️ Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
️ 3+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Developer with exposure to eKYC or fintech applications.
️ Proficiency in front-end technologies (React.js, Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript).
️ Expertise in back-end development (Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET).
️ Experience with APIs & microservices architecture.
️ Strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
️ Hands-on experience with biometric authentication, OCR, and AI-driven identity verification.
️ Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
️ Understanding of security standards & compliance (KYC, AML, GDPR, PSD2).

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with blockchain-based identity verification.
Knowledge of AI/ML models for fraud detection.
Certifications in KYC/AML compliance.