Software Engineer (Totally Remote SA)

Our client is a young, successful, Data-Science focused organisation applying the latest in AI and ML techniques to the massive amounts of real world data generated by Utilities companies. They are on the hunt for a Software Engineer*.Key Accountabilities:

• Test developed solutions to ensure conformity to defined specifications
• Assist Functional Team in Support cases and during Project Implementation
• Provide detailed documentation after deployment
• Assist in preparation of Project Proposal in relation to Project estimates
• Development of highly-available distributed systems as part of a bigger team
• Performing functional testing
• Writing unit tests
• Be willing to learn, share and collaborate towards shared team objectives
• Drawing and providing support to deliver complex outcomes in simple, intelligent and sustainable ways

Experience & Education:

• At least 4 - 6 years of proven experience of which 4 years extensive experience in writing Code
• BSc Degree in Software Engineering or other related fields is essential
• Post graduate degree or PHD advantageous

Skills:

• General good software design and architecture understanding
• Front end development (typically React/JS/General Web Dev)
• Emersed into Code/problem solver
• Back end for front end (typically Django/Some Node)
• Automated testing (Unit/Component/Browser testing)
• APIs
• Data Visualisation
• SQL database design + usage

The Ideal Candidate:

• Explorers by nature - interesting people doing interesting things and wanting to make a difference in the world.
• Curious beyond the tech - excited to go deep into the domain of the problems they are solving, not only the software development
• Strong communicator - able to be a full fledged contributor in one of our cross-functional teams (turning ideas into designs into code into value)
• Proficient - experienced enough in their craft to be able to guide the work of other less experienced developers (give clear guidelines and tasks, review code output, teach what you know)
• Strong Analytical, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-learner who is passionate about technology

*This role is fully remote & candidates should be based in South Africa.