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Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain

Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain

takealot.comWorkFromHome, Limpopo, South Africa
21 days ago
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Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain

South Africa

Takealot.com , South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Software Engineer (Python) to join our team. We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

  • Scale : Over 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Show them what you can do.
  • Learn : We work with the best of the best. Code alongside industry leaders and up-skill in record time.
  • Grow : Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group : takealot.com, and Mr D. We like to promote from within : Here’s your chance.

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This position reports to the respective team\'s manager.

As a Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the development of robust software in the e-commerce domain . You will be from a computer science background with an emphasis on software development . You will have the opportunity to implement best practices to improve existing software and participate in the development of new features. While we don\'t promote after-hours work as part of the regular workday, we run a 24 / 7 business with the need to keep systems up and running. Software Engineers are expected to provide after-hours support on a rotational basis to resolve critical system issues.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it :

  • Design and build solutions to assist our business users, and improve customer experience
  • Architect and design solutions with your team
  • Keep up to date with technology trends
  • Apply creative thought processes to solve complex challenges at scale
  • Strong focus on making takealot.com the best place to shop at, a happy customer is a repeat customer
  • Drive for excellence, to help foster a world-class engineering team
  • The skills we need :

  • Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, and high energy
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions
  • Ability to dis-aggregate and structure solutions to ambiguous problems
  • Ability to interview and interact professionally, with internal and external people
  • Capability to present ideas succinctly, in writing and verbally
  • Versatile and with the appetite to learn by doing
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Bachelor\'s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience in software development.
  • A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
  • 3 to 5 years experience in a software development role for an intermediate-level position
  • 5 to 10+ years experience in a software development role for a senior-level position
  • Experience in writing robust, efficient production code
  • Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Python
  • Experience with development in a Linux environment
  • Experience with SQL database systems
  • Open to diversifying language skill set
  • Experience in the following will be advantageous :
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL

  • Memcached, Redis
  • Message Brokers, Queues and PubSub systems (e.g. Kafka and RabbitMQ)
  • Containerisation (e.g. Docker)
  • Orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
  • GitHub, Travis CI, Jenkins
  • AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Microservices
  • Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

  • The power is in your hands : We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
  • No doors : We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like, high-five, collab, and make something great.
  • Remote working : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while having the option for in-office interactions. Takealot.com provides a fully remote setup with the choice to visit the office to relish in those water cooler moments when desired.
  • Mentorship programme : We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best by learning from the best.
  • Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning : Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.
  • Good times : Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
  • Staff discount : Takealotmore subscriptions and millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?
  • Birthday leave : Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
  • Right tools, right job : Mac or Linux, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.
  • Help when you need it most : Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance, anytime, anywhere.
  • Tech stack (for days) : ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes, and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.
  • Free parking : No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).
  • Like what you see?

    If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

    Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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