Software Engineer (Scala)

Takealot Group; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Mentorship programme

Staff discount

Job summary

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), part of Takealot Group, is seeking a Software Engineer (Scala) based in South Africa. You will join a team delivering scalable logistics software supporting Takealot’s delivery network.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years building robust production systems, strong Scala/Java/C# skills, and experience with SQL, Linux, and modern JVM ecosystems. The role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced logistics tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience writing robust, production code.
• Experience with SQL databases and Linux environment.
• Proficient in Scala, Java or C# (strongly typed languages).
• Open to diversifying language skill set.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing systems for parcel and food delivery in SA.
• Collaborate with business to improve delivery processes.
• Researching and defining logistic domain solutions.
• Work predominantly on open source platforms.
• End-to-end ownership of solutions.

Skills

Scala

Java

C#

SQL

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Play Framework

JVM

Postgres

Google Cloud Platform

Graphite

Grafana

Job description

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Software Engineer (Scala) to join our 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
• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results
• 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 the 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 optimization.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Developing and optimizing 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 logistic domain
• Working predominantly on open source platforms
• End-to-end ownership of solutions

Attributes required:

• Solid communication skills
• Proactive
• Ability to adapt to change
• Problem-solver
• Solutions-oriented
• Willing to learn as well as teach others

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field or related experience.In the absence of a relevant qualification, an equivalent experience requirement must be met.
• 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 a strongly typed language such as Scala, Java or C#
• Open to diversifying language skill set
• Experience with the following will be advantageous:
  • Scala
  • Play Framework
  • JVM
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Postgres
  • Google Pubsub
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Graphite and Grafana
  • Git

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands : We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package.
• 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).

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.