EKYC Full Stack Developer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Full-Stack eKYC Developer to design and implement eKYC solutions. The ideal candidate should have robust expertise in both front-end and back-end development, focusing on biometric authentication and compliance with KYC/AML regulations. Experience with modern frameworks and secure coding practices is a must. Join our innovative team to enhance identity verification processes.

Qualifications

• Expertise in front-end and back-end development required.
• Strong understanding of security practices is essential.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable eKYC applications.
• Implement biometric authentication and OCR-based verification.
• Develop APIs for integration with banking and fintech applications.

Skills

Front-end development

Back-end development

Biometric authentication

OCR-based document verification

AI-driven identity verification

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

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

Nice-to-Have:

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