Junior Full Stack Developer (NodeJS & ReactJS) - with BA exposure - GS26011

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realize their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

This is a 12-months fixed term contract role (subject to extension).

What will you do?

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join our development team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and maintain modern web applications using NodeJS and ReactJS, while developing capabilities in GovTech platform configuration and requirements gathering. You will work closely with experienced engineers and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical solutions and deliver high-quality, scalable applications. Selected candidates may also receive training on enterprise platforms used in government digital service delivery, gaining hands-on experience in platform configuration and engagement with government agency stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using NodeJS and ReactJS under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in translating business and functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs.
• Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving application issues.
• Perform unit testing and support integration and user acceptance testing.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, QA Engineers, UI/UX Designers, and DevOps engineers.
• Engage with business/agency users to gather and clarify requirements where assigned to configuration or BA-adjacent work.
• Assist in maintaining application performance, security, and scalability.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Up to 1 year of experience in software development or business analysis is preferred.
• Internship, final-year projects, or personal projects using NodeJS and ReactJS will be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Basic knowledge of ReactJS, NodeJS, and ExpressJS.
• Understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs — good conceptual grasp of how APIs work is valued even for non-coding config work.
• Basic knowledge of Git or other version control systems.
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) is an advantage.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong willingness to learn and continuously improve technical skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable engaging with business users and picking up requirement-gathering skills over time — an area we place good emphasis on as part of the role's growth path.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, comfortable operating with some ambiguity.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.

What do we offer in return?

• Fun working environment
• Employee Wellness Program
• To work in Singapore Government Agencies projects
• We provide structured development framework and growth opportunities. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

Why you'll love working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat at [email protected]

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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