Senior Software Engineer (On-Demand Logistics)

takealot.com; South Africa; On-site; 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

Senior Software Engineer – On‑Demand Delivery Logistics

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Senior Software Engineer to join our On-Demand Delivery Logistics team based in South Africa.

Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting‑edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For:

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, “Uniquely You” meets “Powerfully Us”, where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

Why Join TFS:

• Purpose‑driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
• Advanced technology: Work with cutting‑edge systems in a fast‑paced environment
• Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
• A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness.
• Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa’s e‑commerce landscape.

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group’s core values.

This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager (Logistics).

We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot Group’s delivery network as well as the unique challenges that come with logistics and scale. We have adopted a microservices architecture to both isolate our logic and to enable scale. We follow an event‑driven architecture as well as utilize a graph database to model our delivery network. We are currently working through unique problems in the logistics space and are actively researching the usage of the actor model design pattern and graph traversal optimisation.

Specifics of the Area:

• Platform Transformation: Own and replatform our core On‑Demand delivery platform from the ground up, unlocking industry‑leading, scalable, and highly‑available delivery capabilities.
• Technical Leadership & Delivery: Lead incremental build and delivery of the new platform, including migrating from legacy systems.
• Design and Implementation: Lead collaborative design efforts, implement critical components, and ensure team output adheres to best practices and internal standards.
• Mentorship and Team Growth: Contribute to the growth of team members through mentorship, supporting the manager in strengthening the team’s capabilities.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Developing and optimising systems to manage both parcel and food delivery throughout South Africa.
• Working with business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveries.
• Researching and defining solutions within the logistics domain.
• Working predominantly on open source platforms.
• End‑to‑end ownership of solutions.
• Scala.
• Play Framework.
• JVM.
• Google Pubsub.
• Google Cloud.
• Graphite and Grafana.
• Git.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science or a similar qualification. In the absence of a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma, an equivalent experience requirement must be met.
• At least 8+ years of experience writing robust, efficient production code.
• Experience with SQL database systems.
• Experience with development in a Linux environment.
• Proficient in languages such as Java, Scala, Angular, Python, or C#.
• Open to diversifying language skill set.

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: Market‑related, total remuneration package with full flexibility.
• No doors: A hybrid model that frees you from siloed offices.
• Remote working: We offer a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: Learn from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Access to global courses and community.
• Good times: Social events and out‑of‑office activities.
• Staff discount: Millions of products across 28 departments.
• Birthday leave: Cake day all the way.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance for free.
• Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes and machine learning.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk.

Be part of the extraordinary. Be part of TFS.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.