Role Overview

Takealot Group (Pty) Ltd is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in South Africa. The role is suited to someone who can bring discipline, judgement and steady execution to building, supporting or improving systems that people rely on every day.

Key Responsibilities

Keep momentum on work predominantly with open-source technologies to build scalable, sustainable systems.
Take responsibility for the core day-to-day work expected of a Senior Software Engineer.
Work with colleagues, customers or suppliers to keep work moving and issues visible.
Keep records, updates and handovers clear so decisions can be made with confidence.
Maintain a professional standard of delivery, communication and follow-through.

Requirements

Enough hands-on experience to understand the pace and standards of technology work.
Clear communication and the confidence to work with different stakeholders.
Sound judgement, ownership of assigned work and willingness to solve problems properly.
Comfort with the systems, tools or technical platforms mentioned in the source role.