If the role of a Full-Stack Developer interests you, here’s an example of a job description taken from a job ad on MyCareersFuture:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and TypeScript
- Develop and manage RESTful APIs to support front-end and AI-driven features
- Deploy and manage solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, using CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with the AI team to integrate machine learning functionalities into the platform
- Apply secure development practices and DevSecOps tools to ensure reliability and safety in deployment
- Work closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user experiences
- Maintain high coding standards through unit testing, code reviews, and documentation
If you haven’t heard, “new collar jobs” are a new genre of roles requiring a combination of technical skills without the need for a specialised degree.
They’re gaining traction with employers, who are realising that formal education is not always the best indicator of capability – what truly matters is whether a candidate has the right skills and mindset to perform in a fast-evolving workplace.
Aarti Budhrani, director of Technology Practice at Michael Page Singapore, shares more about this genre of new collar role in the sector, and useful tips for jobseekers and career switchers about it.
Why are Full-Stack Developer considered “new collar”?
It prioritises hands-on expertise with cloud platforms over traditional computer science degrees. Many upskill via AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications.
What has changed in the sector that has led to this role becoming prominent and needed?
The need for versatile developers who can handle both front- and back-end has grown with agile development, startups, and rapid prototyping. Tools and frameworks evolve quickly.
What are the career and salary prospects of this role?
Entry-level developers earn up to $6,500, mid-level $7,500-$9,000, and seniors $10,000+. There’s strong demand in both startups and GLCs.
What are the skillsets required for this role?
Proficiency in front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React), back-end (Node.js, Python, Java), databases (SQL, MongoDB), version control, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
For mid-career switchers, what is necessary to move from another industry or job into this role?
Join coding bootcamps (e.g., Le Wagon, Rocket Academy), contribute to open-source projects, and build full-stack apps to demonstrate real-world problem solving.
In what industries is this role needed? What are the unique skillsets that would differ for this role from industry to industry that are worth picking up for better career health?
Cloud Solutions Architects are in-demand across tech, fintech, education, and logistics.
In fintech, developers must prioritise security and transaction handling; in e-commerce, performance and user experience are key. Learn sector-specific frameworks or APIs to stand out.
