Senior Software Engineer (TypeScript/Node.js,/React, PostgreSQL/MySQL, AWS/Lambdas/Serverless) (CPT Remote)
IT – Software Development
Cape Town – Western Cape ~ Remote
ENVIRONMENT:
DESIGN elegant solutions for complex problems as the next Senior Software Engineer sought by a fast-growing FinTech company where your role will be to design, build, test and deploy scalable finance applications. This will include a combination of backend APIs and frontend interfaces. Specifically, your main focus will be enhancing Billing and Settlements systems. The successful incumbent will require 7+ years’ work experience in Cloud Software Engineering including working with database technologies and SQL.
DUTIES:
- Develop and maintain core platform components.
- Design elegant solutions for complex problems, ensuring simplicity and scalability.
- Implement solutions that involve complex interactions across multiple systems.
- Drive successful end-to-end delivery of objectives.
- Take accountability for the quality of design and technology decisions.
- Influence product decisions across related teams.
- Advocate for foundational opportunities and deliver impactful work.
- Enable team collaboration through knowledge sharing and providing technical guidance.
- Lead by example and drive an Engineering culture.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ Years experience in Cloud Software Engineering.
- Proven track record in designing, building, testing, and deploying secure and scalable applications.
- Experience with database technologies and SQL.
- The ability to work collaboratively in an ever-changing remote friendly environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid work authorization in your country of residence.
Company Tech Stack but not required for the role –
Frontend: React, TypeScript
Backend: Python, TypeScript
Data: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Infra: AWS Lambda, Serverless, S3, EC2, API Gateway
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Git, Postman
Automation: GitLab pipelines, CI/CD, Terraform
Advantageous –
- Experience with AWS, Serverless/Lambdas, and API Gateway.
- Interest or experience in the FinTech space.
- Experience with TypeScript and React.