Intermediate Software Engineer (Javascript)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a seasoned software developer to lead the design and development of complex web applications. This role requires extensive software development experience, strong technical leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong expertise in software design, cloud platforms, and best practices in coding and testing. This is an opportunity to drive technical initiatives and contribute to innovative development solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and leadership.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Software development

Web applications

Software design principles

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Microservices architecture

Software testing strategies

Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)

Code quality

Performance optimization

Security best practices

Technical mentorship

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams. Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in providing technical mentorship, coaching, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and influence technical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Software development and implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Utilize your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.
• Technical design and architecture: Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation.
• Code review and quality assurance: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.
• Technical leadership and collaboration: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.
• Research and innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.