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Java & Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid)
IT - Software Development
Stellenbosch - Western Cape
Stellenbosch - Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:
A highly skilled & solutions-driven Software Engineer well-versed in building reliable, scalable enterprise software systems is sought by a prominent Telecommunications Solutions provider. You will join the core team building the underlying application platform that hosts mission-critical services across the product suite. You will also help cement market leadership by architecting highly scalable, distributed processing systems that deliver powerful telecoms intelligence from Big Data. You'll be a key contributor on an Agile, customer-centric team following modern CI/CD practices. Applicants will require a BSc. Computer Science/BEng (with Computer Science subjects up to final year) or equivalent plus 5 years relevant experience in an aligned position. You will also need hands-on experience with the full development lifecycle - from design to deployment to maintenance - is a must. Your tech toolset should include Java, Python, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, TimescaleDB, Kafka, Docker, etc.
DUTIES:
- Develop core software frameworks and services used across our product suite.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate cutting-edge solutions.
- Build high-performance data loading applications for massive databases.
- Optimize data retrieval through query analysis and tuning.
- Implement automated testing for functionality, performance and CI/CD.
- Deploy solutions to production, provide support, incorporate feedback.
- Troubleshoot issues and rapidly resolve problems.
- Design and develop distributed, service-oriented, event-driven architectures.
- Integrate diverse systems within a service-oriented architecture.
- Estimate development efforts and create implementation plans.
- Apply SOLID principles and modular architecture patterns.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc. Computer Science, BEng (with Computer Science subjects up to final year) or equivalent plus 5 years relevant experience in an aligned position.
- Hands-on experience with the full development lifecycle - from design to deployment to maintenance - is a must.
- Strong skills in core Software Development fundamentals, distributed systems, asynchronous messaging and service integration are ideal.
- Have a track record of building rock-solid production software that performs at scale.
Tech Stack:
Languages: Java, Python
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, TimescaleDB
Message Brokers: Kafka
Container Technologies: Docker, Podman
Orchestration/Scheduling: Nomad
Inter-Process Communication: gRPC, Protocol Buffers
Monitoring/Logging: Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana, OpenTracing (Jaeger)
Build Tools: Maven, Jenkins
Orchestration: SaltStack
Operating Systems: Linux (CentOS, Rocky)
ATTRIBUTES:
- You get excited about tackling complex system challenges.
- Takes a pragmatic approach to innovating simplicity and delivering value.
- You thrive in a team of highly skilled individual contributors.
- You go deep to gain comprehensive domain knowledge.
- An excellent communicator who promotes collaboration across teams.
- A perpetual learner always expanding your skills and knowledge.
- Self-motivated, prioritize well and can run independently.
- You proactively improve processes to boost quality and productivity.
- Detail-oriented problem-solvers comfortable working on mission-critical systems.
- The ability to think through intricate requirements, while applying practical solutions, is key.
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