Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Location:	Johannesburg
Remote work:	Some remote work allowed
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#PM60045
Company:	E-Merge IT Recruitment

We are looking for talented senior full stack software engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute to building a scalable, multi-tenant platform. You will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, working with cutting-edge technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are eager to transform the insurance industry, this opportunity is for you.

Required skills and experience:

• Five-plus years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js with TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka).
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• A strong commitment to writing well-tested software with robust unit testing practices.
• Self-starter with the ability to independently execute tasks from high-level requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Full-stack development experience, particularly with Typescript and Node.js.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Background in building scalable, multi-tenant applications.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and its services.
• Preferred: Exposure to modern event-driven and AI/ML workflows.

The reference number for this position is PM60045 which is a Permanent (Hybrid) position based in Melrose Arch offering a cost to company of up to R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Phindi at az.oc.egrem-e@melidnihp or call her at 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.
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Posted on 16 Jan 09:45, Closing date 17 Mar