Senior Software Engineer (Javascript)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an experienced software engineering leader to drive the design and development of complex web applications. You will lead architectural decisions, collaborate with product and design teams, and mentor junior engineers to improve code quality and delivery.

Your responsibilities include ensuring scalable, high‑performing systems and guiding best practices across projects. The role requires deep hands-on engineering experience, leadership capabilities, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development projects or teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Apply expertise in languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Take a leading role in the design and architecture to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and drive best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure quality and coding standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement in code quality.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team and stakeholders.
• Work with product managers and designers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues; optimize performance and reliability.
• Research and evaluate new tools and methodologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Hands-on web app development

Leadership experience

Front-end frameworks (React, Angular,/

Back-end technologies (Node.js, Django

Database systems (SQL, NoSQL)

Software design & architecture

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Node.js

Django

Ruby on Rails

React

Angular

Vue.js

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams
• Expertise in programming and frameworks:
• Deep knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails).
• Expertise in database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Software development and implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Utilize your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.
• Technical design and architecture: Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation.
• Code review and quality assurance: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.
• Technical leadership and collaboration: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.
• Research and innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.