Senior React Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town is seeking a senior software engineer to design, build and maintain the next generation of our digital commerce web solution. You will push web technologies to their limits and continuously evaluate new tools to maximize efficiency.

The role requires solid problem-solving, strong technical skills, and experience with agile practices such as Scrum and Kanban. You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and take accountability for quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years software development experience in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent, accountable and proactive.
• Strong problem-solving and technical skills.
• Experience with software development tools and technologies.
• Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Retail corporate experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Push web technologies to the limits.
• Design, build and maintain our digital commerce web solution.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, implement new technologies to maximize efficiency.
• Embrace Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Unit test code for robustness and reliability.

Skills

Degree in CS

5+ years

Communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Independence

Problem solving

Technical skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree or the equivalent in computer science or a related field

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

• Degree or the equivalent in computer science or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years software development experience in complex, high performing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Ability to work independently and take accountability for actions and mistakes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Strong technical skills and experience with software development tools and technologies.
• Experience with agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience in a corporate retail environment will be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Possess a passion for pushing web technologies to the limits.
• Design, build and maintain the next generation of our digital commerce web solution.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize efficiency.
• Deep understanding of and belief in Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Unit test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.