Senior JavaScript Software Engineer

Entelect; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tenure-based loyalty leave

Employee wellness programs

Commission incentives

Regular one-on-ones with leadership

Job summary

A leading software development firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop world-class web and mobile applications. This role requires at least 6 years of experience in an enterprise environment and mastery of various technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong collaboration skills and a customer-facing ability, thriving in a hybrid working model. A competitive compensation package and continuous development programs are offered to support individual career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Mastery of various technologies and agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop web and mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa.
• Enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration.
• Mentor colleagues and foster a collaborative culture.
• Research and implement innovative technologies to drive project success.
• Mentor teammates and drive collaborative improvements.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Clean code practices

Collaboration skills

Customer-facing ability

Adaptable to frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Angular

React

.NET

Java

Python

MongoDB

Express

Next.js

Webpack

Grunt

Gulp

NPM

MongoDB

Job description

Elevate your career at Entelect, where we prioritise people and nurture a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that encourages versatility, and provides individual attention to career development, including intentional and regular one‑on‑ones with leadership.

Tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact alongside passionate professionals who inspire and support each other.

What You'll Be Doing

Delivery

• Leveraging your expertise to develop world‑class web and mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa.
• Exploring methods to enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.
• Engaging in various stages of the SDLC, from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation.
• Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation.

People

• Demonstrating maturity, motivation, and leadership in the workplace.
• Championing change within the team and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and nurturing colleagues to uphold standards of excellence and accountability.

Customer

• Building strong relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver impactful solutions.
• Managing customer expectations and identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations.

What We Need from You

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.
• Pro hybrid working model working from the office on average 2 – 3 times per week.
• A strong customer‑facing ability.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

What You’ll Get from Us

• A competitive compensation package with twice‑yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses.
• Tenure‑based loyalty leave.
• Access to employee wellness programs and rewards for professional development.
• Commission incentives for successful business development leads and employee referrals.
• Hands‑on support from leadership through regular one‑on‑ones and quarterly reviews.
• Continuous development programs offering training in leadership and technical skills.
• Exposure to enterprise projects across multiple domains and problem spaces for South Africa’s most esteemed organisations.

Popular but not limited to

• Frontend techs: Angular, React, Vue.js
• Backend techs: .NET, Java, Python
• Frameworks: Express, Next.js
• Build tools: Webpack, Grunt, Gulp
• Package management: NPM
• Non‑relational databases: MongoDB

What to Expect from the Recruitment Process

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as efficient as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way.

• The first step is an initial conversation with our talent team to get to know you better and introduce you to Entelect and all that we have to offer.
• The next step will be a 1.5‑hour in‑person technical interview at one of our offices where you will meet some of our leadership team.
• Finally, if we are both aligned, we wrap up the process with salary discussions and present you with an offer of employment.

Not quite ready but eager to learn more? Click the apply button and select, “I’m not ready but keen to explore my options” on form to set up an exploratory chat. Our team understands that good things take time and are happy to wait until that time is right for you.