Software Engineer - Logistics (Hybrid & Growth)

takealot.com; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce logistics firm in South Africa is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will develop innovative systems to improve parcel and food delivery operations across South Africa. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Computer Science with at least three years of programming experience in various languages such as Scala and Java. Join a collaborative and dynamic environment that offers hybrid work options, continuous growth opportunities, and a culture that celebrates individual contributions.

Benefits

Market-related Total Remuneration Package

Flexible working environment

Mentorship programme

Access to online learning resources

Social events and activities

Staff discount

Birthday leave

Latest tech tools

Confidential counselling support

Free parking

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in 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#.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize systems for parcel and food delivery throughout South Africa.
• Work with business to improve processes for more efficient deliveries.
• Research and define solutions within the logistic domain.
• Work predominantly on open-source platforms.
• End-to-end ownership of solutions.

Skills

Proactive

Ability to adapt to change

Problem-solver

Solutions-oriented

Willing to learn as well as teach others

Scala

Play Framework

Angular

Google Pubsub

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud

Graphite and Grafana

Git

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar qualification

Tools

SQL

Linux

Java

Python

C#

Job description

A leading e-commerce logistics firm in South Africa is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will develop innovative systems to improve parcel and food delivery operations across South Africa. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Computer Science with at least three years of programming experience in various languages such as Scala and Java. Join a collaborative and dynamic environment that offers hybrid work options, continuous growth opportunities, and a culture that celebrates individual contributions.