Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Java Engineer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Team: Engineering

Our client: Leads the way in transforming global trade, acting as a guiding star for businesses managing the complexities of international commerce. Their AI-powered platform aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in global trade. As they expand and innovate, they seek exceptional talent to join them and help achieve their mission of revolutionizing global trade.

Position Overview: Our client is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join their new engineering team in Cape Town. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the full application that supports their suite of services. You will play a key role in integrating new technologies and improving existing systems to ensure their platform remains at the cutting edge of global trade solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable, robust, and high-performing systems.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate user needs into reliable software solutions.
• Implement best practices in code quality, security, and scalability.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Optimize existing back end and front-end systems for performance and scalability.
• Integrate new technologies and approaches in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the deployment pipeline.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin (or Java), Node.js, Typescript, and React.
• Experience with AWS (or similar cloud technologies) and Terraform (or infrastructure as code approaches).
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in writing testable code and automating testing processes.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company making a significant impact on global trade.
• Work in a dynamic, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages innovation.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-growing technology company.

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