Senior Node.js Data Integration Engineer - Remote

Open Function (Openfn); Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source technology organization in South Africa is looking for a Senior Software Engineer. The successful candidate will have strong backend JavaScript experience and will lead the design of scalable integration solutions for NGOs and government ministries. This is a remote role with flexible hours and opportunities to mentor other engineers. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in high-performing applications and data integration technologies.

Benefits

Financial compensation commensurate with experience

Flexible working schedule

Exposure to industry trends

Opportunity for leadership and advancement

Opportunities to travel for team meetings

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience delivering high performing application solutions.
• Proven expertise in JavaScript and Node.js with backend development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data integration approaches using OpenFn.
• Provide feedback on solution designs and support API discovery.
• Engage directly with partners to provide architectural insight.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

Data integration

APIs

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading open source technology organization in South Africa is looking for a Senior Software Engineer. The successful candidate will have strong backend JavaScript experience and will lead the design of scalable integration solutions for NGOs and government ministries. This is a remote role with flexible hours and opportunities to mentor other engineers. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in high-performing applications and data integration technologies.