Cape Town City Centre: Senior Full Stack Web Developer: Cloud Services – Remote

ENVIRONMENT: A prominent web hosting company is looking for a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer to lead the development of their new product. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with cloud technologies, React, Django, and AngularJS, as well as expertise in Domain-Driven Design. Proficiency in Ruby, Go, TypeScript, or Python is also highly desirable. DUTIES: Design & development of backend software and APIs Object-oriented programming using a language like Ruby Design & development of frontend components using React Software development within the Linux/Unix environment Agile development practices (team focus, continual improvement, automated tests, refactoring, continuous integration, pair programming) REQUIREMENTS: BSc or BTech majoring in Computer Science will be advantageous, however, your ability to demonstrate your in-depth understanding of the web technologies and sound software engineering practices will trump a formal qualification. A minimum of 5 years of software development experience. Minimum of 2 years supporting a large-scale application in an operational capacity. Bonus Points Previous Cloud experience React, Django, and AngularJS experience Domain Driven Design experience Ruby, Go, Typescript, or Python experience Since the primary language used in the team is Go, experience with this tech stack will be highly beneficial Given the product domain, any Linux or cloud platform system administration or advanced user experience Kubernetes and Gitlab experience The ideal candidate will have a passion for: Using technology to serve client requirements Programming, open-source technologies, and IT in general Developing Quality, Secure Optimal systems and simple procedures Agile development and a self-organising team environment A high level of proficiency in the following: Utilizing Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure or GCP to build software solutions Database design and performance tuning (MySQL or similar) Software development within the Linux/Unix environment Agile development practices (TDD, refactoring, continuous integration, pair programming) Microservice principles and development Understanding of and development using Containers A DevOps background would be beneficial Linux systems administration skills will be an advantage Experience working with Go ATTRIBUTES: Sharing ideas and innovation Ongoing learning and improvement Effective communication Self-motivation and self-management