Senior Software Engineer (Vue.js/Golang)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead development of web applications using Vue.js on the frontend and Go on the backend. You will design scalable architectures, drive best practices, and mentor engineers while delivering high-quality, maintainable software.

The role requires strong experience across full-stack web development, distributed systems, cloud platforms, and automated testing, with a track record of leading projects or teams in fast-paced environments.

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.
• Proven track record in leading software development projects or teams.
• Strong knowledge of front-end (Vue.js, React, Angular) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Utilize your expertise in languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Take a leading role in design and architecture to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and drive best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous improvement in code quality.
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Work with product managers and designers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Vue.js

Golang

Leadership

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Testing strategies

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Vue.js

Golang

React

Angular

Node.js

Django

Ruby on Rails

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Vue.js/Golang)

About the job Senior Software Engineer (Vue.js/Golang)

• 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.
• Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.

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.