Scala Software Engineer - Delivery & Logistics Innovator

Takealot.Com; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African online retailer is seeking a highly talented Software Engineer (Scala) to develop and optimize systems for parcel and food delivery. The role involves collaboration with business stakeholders and ownership of solutions within a dynamic and flexible work environment. Candidates should have experience with strongly-typed languages and problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, mentorship programs, and access to the latest technology stacks.

Benefits

Mentorship programme

Access to learning resources

Staff discounts

Birthday leave

Free physical parking

Confidential counselling and legal support

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimising systems to manage parcel and food delivery.
• Working with stakeholders to improve delivery processes.
• Researching solutions within the logistics domain.
• Working on open-source platforms.
• End-to-end ownership of solutions.

Skills

Proactive

Adaptability to change

Problem-solver

Solutions-oriented

Desire to learn and teach others

Education

Experience writing robust, efficient production code

Experience with SQL database systems

Experience developing in a Linux environment

Proficiency in a strongly-typed language such as Scala, Java or C#

Willingness to diversify language skill set

Tools

Scala

Play Framework

React

AWS

Graphite & Grafana

Git

Job description

A leading South African online retailer is seeking a highly talented Software Engineer (Scala) to develop and optimize systems for parcel and food delivery. The role involves collaboration with business stakeholders and ownership of solutions within a dynamic and flexible work environment. Candidates should have experience with strongly-typed languages and problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, mentorship programs, and access to the latest technology stacks.