Software Engineer (Node.js)

Recruiter:

wePlace

Job Ref:

JHB000801/AS

Date posted:

Friday, February 28, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
One of South Africa's Banking Giants is looking for a Software Engineer that specializes in Node.js to build solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability and scale.

POSITION INFO:

Purpose Statement

The level III Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept, to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product. At this level, Software Engineers are responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance complex software systems and applications, considering scalability, performance and future requirements.

Responsible to guide and support developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status and resolution of engineering problems. The Back-end Software Engineer plays a crucial role in building solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale. They are responsible for writing and testing code for the development of the server-side components that power the application's functionality.

Education (Minimum)

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Experience

6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language)
Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies

Knowledge

Demonstrates expert knowledge of IT systems development processes (SDLC), application development, and complex programming concepts, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
Skilled in RESTful API design and integration, with strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL) and query optimization techniques.
Experienced with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, advanced microservice and event-driven architectures, and containerized deployments using Kubernetes.
Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript, with familiarity in Node.js and Express for server-side applications, alongside strong version control practices (Git/GitHub).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong communication and collaboration skills. Exposure to Kafka and bot engineering further enhances adaptability to dynamic, data-driven environments.

Additional Information

Clear criminal and credit record

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