eKYC Full Stack Developer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a skilled Full-Stack eKYC Developer in Johannesburg. The role involves designing and implementing secure eKYC solutions, integrating biometric authentication and API development, while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have over 3 years of experience in full-stack development with specific exposure to fintech applications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Developer with eKYC or fintech exposure.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (React.js, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate scalable eKYC solutions focusing on identity verification and fraud detection.
• Implement biometric authentication and secure coding practices to protect data.
• Optimize applications for high performance and troubleshoot performance issues.

Skills

React.js

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

APIs

OCR

AI-driven identity verification

Biometric authentication

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

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 .

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 .

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 .

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