JavaScript Senior Developers

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a capable Full-Stack Developer to design and implement API services, build microservices, and integrate with data stores across the stack. You will work with Node.js, SQL, and containerized deployments, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

The role emphasizes writing clean, testable code, CI/CD automation, and effective use of Git and Kubernetes to ensure scalable, reliable software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a FullStack Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in building Node.js APIs.
• Extensive experience with integrations to SOAP and RESTful services.
• Solid understanding of OOP and Software Design Patterns.
• Familiarity with monitoring distributed systems using tools such as AppDynamics, Prometheus, Sentry, Zipkin, etc.
• Experience with Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket for version control and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Database Design and proven experience working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes CLI and Microservices architectures.
• Experience creating and maintaining npm packages; familiarity with PlantUML is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Restful API services to facilitate seamless communication between components.
• Write efficient SQL for data persistence in various databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design features, and implement solutions.
• Provide estimates on timelines for PI items to be prioritized in each quarter.
• Write high quality testable code following software engineering best practices.
• Implement version control using Git to manage code repositories and collaboration.
• Work with and monitor containerized applications using Kubernetes to optimize resources.
• Design and implement Microservices to build modular and scalable systems.
• Manage project dependencies and builds using npm / yarn.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking and documentation.
• Follow Agile development methodologies to ensure iterative development and timely delivery.

Skills

Node.js APIs

RESTful services

SOAP integrations

OOP & design patterns

Git version control

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

JIRA & Confluence

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MS SQL

Oracle DB

SQLite

PlantUML

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Restful API services to facilitate seamless communication between various components of the application.
• Write efficient SQL for data persistence in various databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design features, and implement solutions.
• Provide estimates on timelines for PI items to be prioritized in each quarter.
• Writing high quality testable code following software engineering best practices.
• Implement version control using Git to manage code repositories and facilitate collaboration.
• Working with and monitoring containerized applications using Kubernetes to optimize resource utilization and scalability.
• Design and implement Microservices to build modular and scalable systems.
• Manage project dependencies and builds usingnpm / yarn for efficient software development.
• Implement and maintain Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the software delivery process.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking, and documentation.
• FollowAgile development methodologies to ensure iterative development, flexibility, and timely delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as aFullStackDeveloperor similar role.
• Strong proficiency in building Node.js APIs.
• Extensive experience with integrations to SOAP and Restful services.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Software Design Patterns
• Familiarity with monitoring distributed systems using tools such as AppDynamics, Prometheus, Sentry, Zipkin, etc.
• Experience with Git/Github/Gitlab/Bitbucket for version control and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Database Design and proven experience working with relational databases, e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Database, Oracle Db, SQLite, etc.
• Familiarity with using kubectl to interact with and monitor services running in Kubernetes via the command line interface (CLI).
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and its implementation.
• Some experience with creating and maintaining npm packages would be an advantage
• Familiarity compiling and modifying plantUML diagrams, e.g. for LLD diagrams and documentation.
• Familiarity with working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.