Senior Software Engineer (Java) at takealot.com

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:


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


Our Tech Stack:


Java
Spring Framework
Angular & React
Postgres
Google Pubsub
Google Cloud
Graphite and Grafana
Git
Google Big Query
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)