Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), is a new servicing offering which has been spun off from Takealot.com - South Africa’s leading online retailer. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to become part of our newly established Fulfilment Engineering team.

• Developing and optimizing systems to manage order fulfilment throughout South Africa
• Working with business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveries, operations, and improved customer experience.
• Researching and defining solutions across the fulfilment domain.
• Working predominantly on open source platforms
• End-to-end ownership of solutions

• Degree in Computer Science or a similar qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in writing robust, efficient production code
• Must have experience with SQL database systems.
• Nice to have experience with Kubernetes systems ideally in GCP.
• Experience with development in a Linux environment
• Proficient in languages such as Java, Scala, Angular, React, Python, or C#
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration is preferred
• Nice to have familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).