Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Join our Johannesburg office as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will lead software development projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of software architectures and the ability to mentor junior developers while also contributing to the team's coding efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust backend services using Node.js and Express.
• Evaluate and improve existing software solutions for better scalability.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team.
• Identify and resolve software issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to implement data-driven improvements.
• Utilize cloud services for deployment and resource management.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Master's degree in Software Engineering preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development

Technical Skills

• JavaScript
• Angular

Soft Skills

• Critical thinking
• Team Player

Certifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Cloud computing experience: Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Work-life balance programs
• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Professional development and training opportunities

Company Culture

• Innovation: We encourage innovative thinking and creative solutions to challenges.
• Work Life Balance: We value a healthy work-life balance and promote flexible working hours.
• Team Spirit: Our team spirit and unity drive our success as a company.