Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Create full-stack software with complete ownership throughout the stack, emphasizing front-end development.

• Tackle intriguing and large-scale backend technical challenges.

• Enhance development methodologies and pinpoint opportunities for innovation and optimization.

• Comprehend customer requirements and provide innovative, robust solutions in partnership with the Product Owner and stakeholders.

• Offer operational support to customers for issues escalated by the Client Services team.

• Engage in autonomous, self-organizing Agile teams.

• Contribute creative ideas and innovations.

• Develop and manage scalable, reliable hosting infrastructure software for continuous 24x7x365 service delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong enthusiasm for designing and developing backend software and APIs.

• Experience in front-end development using React, Angular, or Vue.

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming with languages such as Ruby.

• Experience in software development within a Linux/Unix environment.

• Familiarity with software development utilizing containerization platforms like Docker or Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of Agile development practices, including automated testing, refactoring, continuous integration, and pair programming.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to be self-motivated and manage oneself effectively.

• Commitment to lifelong learning.

• At least 4+ years of experience in software development.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting a large-scale application in an operational role.

• A BSc in Computer Science is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with software security details is a plus.

• Experience with Rancher, Docker Swarm, or other container orchestration platforms is advantageous.

• Knowledge of database design and performance tuning, including MySQL and Redis, is beneficial.

• Experience with DevOps in a Linux-based environment is a plus.

• Background in system administration on a Linux-based platform is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• No specific benefits or compensation extras mentioned.