Senior JavaScript Software Engineer

Entelect; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twice-yearly salary increases

Loyalty leave

Wellness programs & professional dev

Commission incentives for business dev

Regular leadership support (1:1s, 4x/2

Job summary

Entelect is hiring a seasoned software engineer to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in South Africa. You will develop world‑class web and mobile applications for leading organisations, while embracing containerisation and CI to advance a DevOps culture.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years’ experience, a IT/Engineering degree, and a strong ability to architect small projects within an enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise setting.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Hybrid working model with office presence 2–3 times per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop world‑class web and mobile applications for leading organisations in SA.
• Contribute to SDLC activities from design to estimation and delivery.
• Research and implement innovative technologies to drive product quality.
• Mentor colleagues and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Clean code

Adaptability to new frameworks

Enterprise project architecture

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related fields

Tools

Angular

React

Vue.js

.NET

Java

Python

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.

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, NextJS
• 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.