(React/Node) Intermediate - Advanced Software Engineer

Codehesion; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Codehesion is seeking an Intermediate - Advanced Software Engineer to contribute to design and implementation of new software solutions within a collaborative team. You will report to the Head of Project Management and work under the guidance of the Team Lead, with 2-5 years of relevant development experience.

As a senior team member, you will mentor peers, participate in sprint planning, and help ensure high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant development experience.
• Intermediate to Advanced level for React/Node projects.
• Proficient in writing tests and understanding CI/CD concepts.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Experience integrating software with third-party systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implementation of new software features.
• Collaborate with team to plan sprints and weigh tasks.
• Code review and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Ensure integration with third-party systems.
• Maintain velocity and deliver project milestones.

Skills

React

Node.js

CI/CD

Testing

Mentoring

Job description

(React/Node) Intermediate - Advanced Software Engineer

As an Intermediate - Advanced Software Engineer, you are responsible for the research, design and writing of new software solutions as part of a team on a project. This role will report into the Head of Project Management and rely on their Stream/Team Lead for technical guidance and mentorship on the projects they are working on. You must have at least 2-5 years of relevant development experience.

As a more senior member of the team, you will have more responsibilities and will be required to deliver work of higher quality. As a more experienced developer, your team members will also be more dependent on you, and you are required to assist your team members in their day-to-day role as and when required.

WITHIN THE PROJECT TEAM

• The employee engages in internal feedback and planning sessions – rates sprints and gives clear and concise feedback.
• Within the planning sessions, the employee is well versed in the function of a story point & weighing of tasks.
• The employee engages and contributes to daily stand-ups and timeously escalates any issues and assists in the solving of issues.
• Employee works well with team and Head of Project Management to help design project requirements.
• Within the project's frame, the employee can manage their workload efficiently and offer guidance to others.
• The employee can offer technical assistance based on their specific technical knowledge.
• The employee works to the best of their ability with the Project Manager/Project Administrator on their team to ensure that the project produced is of high quality within the specific timeframe.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

• The employee is expected to be proficient in at least two technologies, implement moderately complex features independently, understand database management, be proficient in writing tests, understand CI/CD concepts, contribute to technical discussions with proposed solutions, and mentor junior engineers or graduates.
• The employee engages in internal feedback and planning sessions – rates sprints and gives detailed and valuable feedback.
• The employee engages and contributes to daily stand-ups & timeously identifies issues and assists in the solving of issues.
• The employee is able to understand and implement the integration of software with third party systems and/or software written by Codehesion and is able to assist others on their projects.
• The employee works well with teams and Project Management Office to assist in the design of project requirements and guides discussions on possible solutions, anticipate trouble areas as well as identify areas to add value.
• Within the project's frame, the employee can execute their workload effectively whilst offering guidance to others.
• Within the planning sessions, the employee can show accuracy and allocate mostly accurate weightings of tasks.
• The employee can update sprint tickets with valuable feedback and insights. A sprint retrospective is unnecessary to show progress.
• You are required to show consistent value through reaching your allocated velocity goal after each sprint. You are expected to maintain an average velocity of 60, reflecting reliable delivery and growing technical ownership.