Senior Software Engineer, On‑Demand Delivery Logistics

takealot.com; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Birthday leave

Remote working flexibility

Mentorship programme

Access to global courses

Job summary

Takealot.com is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their On-Demand Delivery Logistics team in South Africa. This role focuses on optimising systems for delivery efficiency and involves mentoring team members while leading platform transformation.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of coding experience, proficiency in languages like Java, Scala, and Python, and a strong background in active project management within a Linux environment. A hybrid working model is offered, allowing flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least 8+ years of experience writing robust, efficient production code.
• Experience with SQL database systems.
• Experience with development in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimising systems to manage deliveries throughout South Africa.
• Working with business to improve processes for efficient deliveries.
• End-to-end ownership of solutions.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Angular

C#

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Google Cloud

SQL

Linux

Git

Grafana

Kafka

Kubernetes

Job description

Takealot.com is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their On-Demand Delivery Logistics team in South Africa. This role focuses on optimising systems for delivery efficiency and involves mentoring team members while leading platform transformation.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of coding experience, proficiency in languages like Java, Scala, and Python, and a strong background in active project management within a Linux environment. A hybrid working model is offered, allowing flexibility.