Senior Software Engineer

Mimecast; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 880,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity and email management company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop robust solutions. The successful candidate will implement scalable services, optimize backend systems, and mentor junior engineers. Strong expertise in Python and AWS is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, where employees work in the office at least two days a week.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Formal and on-the-job learning opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems for data processing at scale.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and reliable services with AWS infrastructure.
• Craft resilient, secure, and efficient code.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Python development

Django framework

Backend system design

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Redis

ElasticSearch

Docker

PostgreSQL

Jenkins

AWS services

AI literacy

Java

Angular

ReactJS

Job description

The driving force behind Collaboration Security at Mimecast

Why Join Our Team?

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing solutions that are performant, efficient, secure, scalable, and resilient. You will also be responsible for safeguarding our customers by effectively managing incidents and minimizing their impact through clear communication and provision of quick solutions.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Design and implement scalable and reliable services with on-premise and AWS infrastructure.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architectures, processes, and procedures.
• Craft resilient, secure, and efficient code, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Provide support during critical incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor and analyze resource usage, providing recommendations for cost savings without compromising system performance and reliability.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Engage in typical Agile and software development activities: backlog refining, planning, implementation, design and code reviews, demos, and retrospectives.

What You’ll Bring :

• Demonstrable ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Demonstrable expertise in Python development, with a strong command of Django framework.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems for data processing at scale.
• Demonstrable knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with caching solutions like Redis.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with search and analytics engines like ElasticSearch.
• Knowledge of Docker and Containerization.
• Proficiency in relational databases like PostgreSQL, with an understanding of database design, optimization, and management.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of foundational AWS services, such as ALB, ECS/EKS, S3, ElastiCache, RDS, and CloudWatch, is strongly desired.
• AI literacy, with the ability to understand, utilize, and strategically apply AI Dev Tools in a professional context, to boost productivity and innovation.
• Knowledge of Java and experience with frontend technologies such as Angular or ReactJS are nice to have.

What We Bring

Mimecast offers formal and on-the-job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross-functional teams to build your knowledge!

We believe in ‘growth that’s good, we have ‘a culture that cares’ and we are on a ‘mission that matters’.

Our Hybrid Model : We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person :

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

The RSA base salary range for this position is 880,000.00 - 1,320,000.00 ZAR annually + benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for bonus, incentive plans, and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.

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