Software Engineer

AiR; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Stellenbosch is seeking three Senior Software Engineers to join their dynamic team. The roles focus on backend development using Go or Java and involve contributions to frontend development with TypeScript and Vue.js. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience and a degree in a relevant field. Experience with Kafka and gRPC is a plus. The company fosters a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Go or Java.
• Hands-on experience with UI technologies like TypeScript, Vue.js, and React.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance backend systems.
• Work with Kafka and gRPC to build scalable services.
• Contribute to frontend development with TypeScript and Vue.js.

Skills

Backend development expertise

UI development experience

Proficiency in Go or Java

Experience with Kafka

Experience with gRPC

Hands-on experience with TypeScript

Experience with Vue.js

Experience with React

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are looking for three Senior Software Engineers with strong backend development expertise and UI experience to join our dynamic team.

If you have a passion for building scalable systems and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Developing and maintaining high-performance backend systems using Go or Java.
• Working with Kafka and gRPC to build efficient and scalable services. (For 2 out of 3 roles)
• Contributing to frontend development with TypeScript and Vue.js. React experience is also welcome.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features. Ensuring code quality, security, and performance optimization.

What We're Looking For :

• 7+ years of software engineering experience. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Go or Java for backend development. Experience with Kafka and gRPC. (For UI-focused roles)
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript and Vue.js. React is also acceptable.

Bonus Points For : Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.