Senior Software Engineer (Java)

takealot.com; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related Total Remuneration Package

Hybrid working model

Mentorship programme

Access to online learning platforms

Regular social events

Staff discount

Birthday leave

Latest tech tools

Confidential support services

Free parking

Job summary

A leading South African online retailer is searching for Software Engineers to join their Fulfilment Engineering team. In this role, you will develop and optimize systems that manage order fulfilment. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java and Spring Framework along with proficiency in SQL databases and a passion for continuous learning. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive compensation, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies. Apply today and join this energetic team!

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in writing robust, efficient production code.
• Experience with SQL database systems is required.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Scala, Angular, or React.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize systems for order fulfilment in South Africa.
• Work on enhancing processes for efficient deliveries and customer experience.
• Research and propose solutions in the fulfilment domain.

Skills

Proactive

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Solutions-oriented

Java

Spring Framework

Angular

React

Google Pubsub

Google Cloud

Git

Flyway

Education

Degree in Computer Science or a similar qualification

Tools

Kubernetes

SQL database systems

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

ELK stack

Job description

Takealot Fufilment Solutions (TFS), is a new servicing offering which has been spun off from Takealot.com - South Africa’s leading online retailer. We are creating a new team and are looking for highly talented Software Engineers to join our newly formed Fulfilment Engineering team.

We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot Fulfilment Solutions capabilities as well as the unique challenges that come with orchestrating order fulfilment across distribution centers and logistics operations. We have adopted a microservices architecture to both isolate our logic and to enable scale. We follow REST architecture primarily but do use event-driven architecture where applicable.

Who’s who in the tech space

This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager of the Fulfilment Orchestration Team.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Developing and optimizing systems to manage order fulfilment throughout South Africa
• Working with business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveries, operations, and improved customer experience.
• Researching and defining solutions across the fulfilment domain.
• Working predominantly on open source platforms
• End-to-end ownership of solutions

Attributes required:

• Proactive
• Ability to adapt to change
• Problem-solver
• Solutions-oriented
• Willing to learn as well as teach others
• Java
• Spring Framework
• Angular & React
• Google Pubsub
• Google Cloud
• Graphite and Grafana
• Git
• Flyway

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science or a similar qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in writing robust, efficient production code
• Must have experience with SQL database systems
• Nice to have experience with Kubernetes systems ideally in GCP
• Experience with development in a Linux environment
• Proficient in languages such as Java, Scala, Angular, React, Python, or C# - we are keen to help you learn through the gaps
• Open to diversifying language skill set
• In the event that you do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma, an equivalent experience requirement must be met
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration is preferred
• Nice to have familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands : We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors : We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Remote working : Love water cooler chats and working from home? Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme : We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning : Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
• Good times : Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Staff discount : Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?
• Birthday leave : Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Right tools, right job : Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most : Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Tech stack (for days) : ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.
• Free parking : No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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