Software Engineer (Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React) & PostgreSQL) (DBN Hybrid/Remote)

DataFin Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative, AI-powered Educational Platform in Durban is seeking a Software Engineer passionate about improving education in South Africa. You will write clean, maintainable code for both frontend and backend systems, collaborating closely with the Founder and Design team. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in web applications and a strong tech stack including Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React), and PostgreSQL. Experience with Docker and Event-driven Architectures is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional experience building and shipping web applications.
• Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React), and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Docker and Event-driven Architectures is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code for both Frontend and Backend.
• Translate user needs and pedagogical concepts into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, write documentation, and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Debug and resolve technical issues across the stack.

Skills

Python (FastAPI)

JavaScript/TypeScript (React)

PostgreSQL

Docker

Event-driven Architectures

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

IF you have a keen interest in EdTech & get excited by the prospect of taking a user problem and owning the solution from concept to deployment, then an innovative, AI-powered Educational Platform wants you as its next Software Engineer. The role will be a blend of product thinking and Engineering execution where you will write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code for both Frontend and Backend systems. Working closely with both the Founder & the Design team, you will help translate complex user needs and pedagogical concepts into robust technical solutions with the opportunity to have a tangible, lasting impact on the lives of students across Africa. Applicants will require at least 1 year of professional experience building and shipping web applications, with a GitHub profile or portfolio to show for it. Your tech toolset should include Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React), and PostgreSQL. Any experience with Docker and Event-driven Architectures will prove hugely beneficial.

DUTIES

• Full-Stack Contribution: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code for both Frontend and Backend systems.
• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with the Founder and Design team to translate complex user needs and pedagogical concepts into robust technical solutions.
• Maintaining Quality: Uphold and improve Engineering standards by participating in code reviews, writing technical documentation, and helping to manage the CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem Solving: Debug and resolve technical issues across the stack, ensuring the platform remains reliable and performant for students.

REQUIREMENTS

• You have at least 1 year of professional experience building and shipping web applications, with a GitHub profile or portfolio to show for it.
• You have strong proficiency in our stack: Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React), and PostgreSQL. Experience with Docker and Event-driven Architectures is a major plus.
• You are a fast learner who excels at mastering new tools and technologies in a dynamic environment.
• You actively leverage AI tools as a force multiplier in your daily workflow to maintain high velocity and code quality.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Previous experience working in an EdTech or a high-growth startup environment.
• You have personally built and deployed an end-to-end web application, giving you a holistic understanding of the entire stack.

ATTRIBUTES

Mission-Driven: You're passionate about our goal to improve education and are motivated by the unique challenges within the South African context.

High-Ownership: You thrive on autonomy and are excited by the prospect of taking a user problem and owning the solution from concept to deployment. You see your role as a blend of product thinking and engineering execution.

Pragmatic Problem-Solver: You build with empathy for the end-user and have a knack for turning complex pedagogical ideas into simple, effective technical solutions.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.