Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer - Search

💻 Join our innovative team as an Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer specializing in Search, contributing your 3–5 years of experience in full-stack development of user-oriented products.⚙️ Play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing full-stack systems that support a major travel platform.🤖 Utilize AI and automation to enhance development workflo…

Are you an innovative Full Stack Software Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in crafting user-centric applications? Join us at Tripco, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing robust full-stack systems that power our leading travel platform. Your expertise will help us enhance our technology, leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to streamline our development workflows and elevate our product functionalities. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Product, Design, and Engineering, taking ideas from concept to launch. This position is based in the vibrant V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, with a hybrid work model.Tripco is the parent company of LekkeSlaap, South Africa’s premier accommodation booking app, renowned for its user-friendly interface and exceptional customer service. We are dedicated to driving innovation and setting new benchmarks in travel technology.As an Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer at Tripco, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering scalable, high-quality solutions that enhance the travel booking experience for millions. You will work across the full tech stack, from backend architecture to front-end performance, ensuring our systems remain secure, efficient, and future-ready.Additionally, you will utilize AI-driven tools and automation to boost development efficiency and optimize internal processes as the travel industry evolves.Our Technology StackYou will engage with a diverse and modern technology ecosystem, which includes:Core Stack: Backend - PHP (Laravel), Frontend - Twig/HTML/CSS/JavaScript (React), MySQL (MariaDB), Redis, and Nginx.Additional Languages: Python, C++, and Rust for performance-critical and specialized microservices.AI, Data & Automation: Active utilization of AI-driven tools, automation, and data-informed solutions to enhance internal systems and product capabilities.Infrastructure: Containerized applications utilizing HashiCorp’s Nomad, Consul, Vault, and Terraform in a self-managed multi-server environment.CI/CD: Docker and GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and deployments.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Development: Design, build, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable web applications across the full stack.Performance & Security: Optimize system performance and implement secure coding practices that meet industry standards and protect customer data.Code Quality: Engage in peer code reviews, maintaining high standards for maintainability, readability, and test coverage.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.

Join our innovative team at versant3 as an Intermediate Software Engineer, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to dynamic projects that shape the future of technology. We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to tackle challenging problems. If you are looking to grow your skills and work on exciting software development initiatives, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview At Theodo, we are assembling a team of elite engineers dedicated to producing exceptional code daily while enhancing their technical skills continuously.If you enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, learning from talented colleagues, and immersing yourself in the codebase, this role is for you.This isn't just a solo endeavor; you'll collaborate closely with a high-performing team, tackling real-world, dynamic client projects. Strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and thoughtful collaboration are essential as you work to remove obstacles for yourself and your teammates. We seek engineers who ask insightful questions, learn from their peers, and know how to source what they need to excel in their roles.

Welcome to Storyteq! At Storyteq, we empower marketing and creative teams from leading brands to enhance their creative production and exert control over their marketing strategies. Our innovative platform enables clients to simplify campaign workflows, automate creative production utilizing templates and AI, and launch captivating campaigns swiftly.Since our inception in 2016, we have been on a mission to transform the creation and utilization of creative assets. We believe that while creativity requires time, the production process should not be cumbersome. By harnessing technology, we can unleash creativity. Our commitment to continuous improvement and our customers' success forms the core of our problem-solving ethos. Our values are reflected in our mission: we aim high, think innovatively, and collaborate effectively.About the RoleAs a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in helping global enterprises efficiently scale their content production. You will work with various content sources including Photoshop, Figma, and After Effects, or design within our AI-driven web editor, elevating the creative process. Collaborating with Developers, Designers, Quality Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Product Owners, you will contribute to delivering an exceptional platform for our users.Your responsibilities will include implementing new features, enhancing existing functionalities, and continuously improving our product. Our team is focused on achieving ambitious goals while maintaining an optimal balance between product development and engineering priorities, ensuring that we keep our technology and product aligned with our vision!Key Responsibilities:Develop and deploy robust backend services and frontends that deliver real impact.Ensure systems are scalable, high-performing, and maintainable.Collaborate across teams to integrate services and provide end-to-end value.Design clean, efficient data structures that model business domains.Mentor and guide other engineers on best practices, fostering professional growth.Partner with other engineers to lead technical delivery within projects.Exemplify engineering excellence, pragmatism, and shared ownership.

Join the Team at Takealot.com! As South Africa’s premier online retail platform, we are seeking a talented Software Engineer (Search) to become an integral part of our innovative team. At Takealot, we are a vibrant, fast-growing company that thrives on creativity, intelligence, and dedication. If you possess these traits and value integrity, we want you on board! Ready for a true challenge? Scale: Join over 4 million satisfied customers shopping online at takealot.com and showcase your capabilities. Learn: Collaborate with industry leaders and rapidly enhance your skills in a collaborative environment. Grow: Advance your career within the expanding Takealot Group, which includes takealot.com and Mr D. We prioritize internal promotions, providing you with excellent growth opportunities. Your Role: Reporting to the team manager, your mission will be to leverage your software engineering expertise to create robust solutions within the e-commerce landscape. You will engage in improving existing software and developing new features with a focus on best practices. While we maintain a standard work schedule, please note that our operations run 24/7, and you may be called upon for on-call support on a rotational basis to address critical system issues. The primary focus of this role is to maintain and enhance our search stack. We are currently transitioning from Elasticsearch to Vertex AI Search, so familiarity with these technologies is advantageous, though not mandatory. Experience with other search technologies like Solr or Algolia is also relevant. Our technology stack predominantly utilizes Python, but proficiency in other mainstream backend languages such as Java or Go is a plus. Design and develop solutions to enhance business operations and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with your team to architect and design effective solutions. Write high-quality code, implementing significant improvements in non-functional areas. Create production-grade code for complex and large-scale projects. Enhance testing practices for both functional and non-functional requirements. Drive best practices within our engineering team through continuous improvement. Design solutions for intricate problems with challenging trade-offs at the system or domain level. Engage in collaborative architecture proposals across engineering teams. Support architectural alignment across projects.

Role Mission Join us as we cultivate a talented team of engineers dedicated to crafting top-notch code on a daily basis, while continuously enhancing their technical skills.If you are passionate about tackling complex technical challenges, eager to learn from exceptional colleagues, and enjoy diving deep into code — this role is for you.You won’t be working in isolation; instead, you will collaborate with a high-performing team, navigating dynamic client projects. This requires thoughtful collaboration, clear communication, and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles for yourself and your teammates. We are looking for engineers who are inquisitive, eager to learn from their peers, and understand how to access the resources they need to deliver their best work.

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Experience Required: 4+ Years Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa Working Hours: Flexibility to align with UK hours About Us: At Kerv South Africa, we are more than just a technology firm; we are pioneers driving innovation. Our team excels at transforming intricate challenges into intuitive digital solutions. Through a unique integration of Power Platform, DevSecOps, and advanced Software Engineering, we craft tailored business solutions that deliver exceptional value to our clients. As a proud member of the Kerv Group, a leading technology consultancy generating £112 million in revenue, we bring together a global network of over 700 professionals collaborating with more than 800 industry leaders. Join us in an environment that prioritizes people, where our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India are a testament to our outstanding work culture. Experience a wealth of opportunities in a collaborative atmosphere that values teamwork and innovation, guided by visionary architects in the industry. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance scalable full-stack web applications utilizing Next.js for the frontend and Node.js for the backend. Create user-centric interfaces that simplify complex business functions through elegant and responsive UI components. Design RESTful services using Node.js and TypeORM, ensuring robust data modeling and performance optimization. Write clean, modular code accompanied by comprehensive unit and integration tests, adhering to TDD principles with frameworks such as Jest and Supertest. Design and maintain infrastructure components using Docker Compose and Terraform, deploying solutions on AWS services (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, etc.). Transform UI/UX wireframes into high-performance front-end code with a focus on accessibility. Produce technical documentation that is clear and concise using Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Collaborate effectively with Engineers, Product Managers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure seamless delivery. Engage in code reviews, trunk-based development, continuous integration, and agile methodologies.

Join our dynamic team at Storyteq! At Storyteq, we empower marketing and creative teams from leading brands to enhance their creative production capabilities and gain mastery over their marketing initiatives. Our innovative platform enables clients to streamline campaign processes, automate creative production with templates and AI, and launch captivating campaigns that hit the market with speed. We understand that creativity requires time, but the production of creative assets shouldn’t. Since our inception in 2016, we've committed to transforming the landscape of creative asset creation and utilization. Our passion for technology and creativity drives us forward, and our core values include dreaming big, challenging the status quo, and fostering collaboration.Position OverviewWe are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience in developing robust applications, specifically proficient in Node.js and either Angular or Vue.js. As our platform evolves, integrating AI-driven functionalities and intelligent automation is becoming central to our product development. In this role, you will not only write code but also influence architectural decisions, elevate quality standards, and mentor fellow engineers, all while being actively involved in feature development.You will collaborate closely with fellow engineers and product owners as part of a dedicated development team, ensuring we deliver an exceptional platform experience for our users.Key Responsibilities:Develop new features and technological advancements in our Angular or Vue.js front-ends and Node.js back-end as a member of our Product & Development Teams.Collaborate with the team to define and refine our platform’s architecture.Encourage continuous personal and product development among team members.Provide mentorship to junior team members.

Paystack serves over 200,000 businesses with digital payment solutions, operating in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya. The platform is trusted by major brands such as MTN, Burger King, and UPS. Features include automated recurring payments and chargeback management, with a focus on reliability and ongoing product improvement. Role overview This Senior Full Stack Engineer position is located in Cape Town. The role involves building and maintaining applications across the technology stack. Projects support both internal teams and external customers, requiring attention to performance, accuracy, and reliability. Work includes managing large data sets and delivering robust systems for digital commerce. Collaboration with other engineers is central, as teams design and enhance products for leading brands in South Africa and across the continent. What you will do Develop and maintain full stack applications that power Paystack’s payment platform Work with large data sets, ensuring systems meet high standards for speed and accuracy Collaborate with peers to design, build, and refine products for both internal and external users Requirements Experience building and maintaining applications across the stack Ability to handle large data sets and deliver reliable, high-performance systems Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering teams

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team at Vista Group International. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in delivering top-tier, customized cinema websites that serve clients around the globe.Leveraging your deep expertise in .Net, React.js, TypeScript, CSS/SCSS, and REST APIs, you will take ownership of features and projects. Your collaboration with stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineering Managers, will be crucial as we strive for continuous improvement and innovation.Your experience with Agile software development methodologies will empower you to enhance team quality and productivity. You will engage in peer programming and code reviews, ensuring that our codebase remains high-quality, maintainable, and continuously evolving.

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of web and mobile applications within an agile framework.Take ownership of system comprehension and share knowledge with team members.Collaborate with senior team members to influence strategic and architectural decisions that enhance our services for members and clients.Provide mentorship and technical support to junior developers.Identify opportunities to enhance system robustness, resilience, and stability.

Welcome to Storyteq! At Storyteq, we empower creative and marketing teams from leading brands to elevate their creative production and enhance control over their marketing strategies. Our innovative platform simplifies campaign workflows, automates creative production through templates and AI, and enables rapid market activation of captivating campaigns.Since our inception in 2016, we have been on a mission to transform the landscape of creative assets creation and utilization. We believe that while creativity requires time, the process of creative production should not be a bottleneck. By leveraging technology to enhance creativity, we foster a culture of curiosity and unwavering dedication to our clients, striving to solve their challenges. Our values—dreaming big, thinking differently, and working collaboratively—are integral to our approach.About the RoleAs a Senior Full Stack Engineer and Team Lead, you will contribute to our vision of enabling global enterprises to efficiently scale their content creation. Your responsibilities will encompass integrating content from tools like Photoshop, Figma, and After Effects, or utilizing our AI-driven web editor to enhance designs. You will collaborate closely with Developers, Designers, Quality Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Product Owners to deliver an outstanding platform experience for our users.Your role will involve implementing new features, enhancing existing functionalities, and elevating our product's quality consistently. The team operates with focused objectives and a balanced approach to product and engineering roadmaps, ensuring we maintain alignment between our technology and product development.In addition to your technical contributions, you will take on a Team Lead role, providing guidance and process management within a cross-functional agile team of up to six engineers. This includes coaching and mentoring team members through regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and informal discussions, fostering a culture of ownership, independence, and teamwork. You will also be responsible for promoting standard practices and iterating on processes to optimize delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deploy robust backend services and user interfaces that have a significant impact on our product.Ensure the scalability, performance, and maintainability of systems.Collaborate across teams to integrate services and provide end-to-end value to users.Model business domains into efficient and clean data structures.Contribute to architectural designs and effectively communicate trade-offs.Team Lead ResponsibilitiesProvide coaching and mentorship to engineers for their technical and professional development.Oversee technical delivery for initiatives within a designated domain or project.Facilitate consistent planning, prioritization, and alignment of team efforts.

Electrum is revolutionizing payment software technology.Since our inception in 2012, we have been at the forefront of delivering reliable, enterprise-grade, cloud-native solutions that optimize financial transaction processing. Our extensive expertise has positioned us as a trusted partner in managing high-volume, low-value payment schemes, allowing our clients to provide services to millions of South Africans daily.At Electrum, we are committed to making a significant impact – developing solutions that truly matter, responding with urgency, and embracing continuous learning as we grow. We believe in collaborative creation – working closely with our clients and teams to craft meaningful, sustainable solutions. Our focus is on ensuring safety – fostering open communication, encouraging intelligent risk-taking, and nurturing trust to promote creativity and alignment. We support empowered teams – attracting exceptional talent, collaborating diligently, and maintaining high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.What You Will Experience at Electrum:Participate in the complete process — from the initial idea to the final product launch.Enhance your skills through top-tier training and practical learning every day.Receive mentorship and support from industry experts invested in your development.Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where collaboration and creativity are paramount.Address real customer challenges and witness the direct impact of your contributions.Explore numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech setting, contributing to high-impact projects.Your Role:As an Intermediate Cloud Engineer with a software engineering background, you will not be performing traditional cloud support tasks or simply responding to support tickets. Instead, you will approach our cloud infrastructure as a product, treating our internal developers as your clients.Your goal is to simplify the cloud experience while ensuring the necessary discipline for safe scaling. You will automate the management of the infrastructure that supports Electrum's platform and create self-service tools that empower our product teams to deploy secure cloud infrastructure independently. Our aim is to transition to a fully automated, hands-off cloud operation, prioritizing guardrails over gatekeeping and state enforcement over manual patching.Key Responsibilities:Architect, deploy, and manage AWS cloud-based production systems strictly using Infrastructure as Code.Drive operational excellence and innovation in cloud solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our cloud offerings.Ensure security and compliance in all cloud deployments.Provide support and feedback for continuous improvement of cloud-related processes.

Electrum is a pioneering payment software technology firm.Since our inception in 2012, we have consistently provided trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native solutions to enhance financial transaction processing. Our extensive expertise has positioned us as a reputable partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling our clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans every day.At Electrum, our mission is driven by impact – we prioritize designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and fostering continuous learning as we scale. We stand by the principle of collaboration – working closely with our clients and teams to create meaningful, sustainable solutions. Safety is paramount; we promote open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust, ensuring that creativity and alignment can flourish. We believe in empowering strong teams – we hire exceptional talent, collaborate vigorously, and hold one another to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.The RoleAs a Core Reliability Engineer, you will be at the forefront, acting as a central software team enabler. Your responsibilities will include defining standards, implementing observability tools, and establishing automation frameworks that empower our product teams to independently manage their service health.In our unique FinTech environment, reliability transcends mere server uptime; it encompasses the processing of high-volume, impactful financial transactions where even a single dropped message can have significant real-world implications. We seek an innovative systems thinker eager to tackle challenging industry problems, architect solutions for scalability while ensuring reliability, and help us set new benchmarks for reliability in payments.Your primary objective will be to ensure that building reliable software is straightforward, and to be alerted before our clients notice any failures.ResponsibilitiesEnablement & RelOps CultureImplement the Observability Ladder: Guide teams from basic monitoring to advanced metric tracking. Collaborate with product teams to define SLAs, SLIs, and SLOs, while creating dashboards that monitor error budgets effectively.Empower Product Teams: Develop frameworks and deployment tools (e.g., CI/CD, internal tool integrations) that enable teams to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding deployment safety, and automate rollbacks when error budgets are exceeded.Champion Reliability: Foster a blameless post-mortem culture focused on actionable insights, system enhancements, and quantifiable metrics (MTBF, MTTR).Frameworks & AutomationStandardised Alerting & On-Call: Continuously refine our company-wide alerting and on-call frameworks to minimize alert fatigue and ensure clarity when alerts are triggered.

Join Electrum, a pioneering payment software technology company, at the forefront of financial innovation.Since our inception in 2012, we have been committed to delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-native software that optimizes financial transaction processing. Our extensive expertise has made us a trusted partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, empowering our clients to serve millions of South Africans every day.At Electrum, we are driven by impact – crafting solutions that are meaningful, acting with urgency, and fostering a culture of continuous learning as we grow. We believe in collaborative creation – partnering closely with clients and teams to develop impactful, lasting solutions. We prioritize safe practices – fostering open communication, encouraging calculated risk-taking, and building trust to enhance creativity and alignment. Moreover, we champion empowered teams – bringing together brilliant minds to collaborate intensively, uphold high standards, and lead with empathy and kindness.By joining the Electrum team, you will:Engage in the complete lifecycle — from the initial spark of an idea to the final product launch.Enhance your skills through world-class training and experiential learning every day.Receive mentorship from industry leaders who are dedicated to your professional success.Thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment where creativity and collaboration flourish.Confront real-world customer challenges and witness the tangible impact of your contributions.Discover numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill development.Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech space, contributing to important, high-impact projects.The OpportunityThe Intermediate Engineering Release Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving core functions that ensure reliable, high-quality software releases. This role coordinates deliveries throughout the software development process within the Engineering group, from planning to go-live, while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with quality releases.This multifaceted position encompasses the responsibilities of a Project Manager, Program Manager, and Scrum Master. The focus is on the creation, planning, and execution of deliverables, with a strong emphasis on leading cross-functional alignment to achieve Engineering’s objectives.We seek an individual with a natural aptitude for optimization, predictability, and a 'big picture' perspective—constantly exploring scalable methods of operation and understanding how day-to-day execution contributes to the strategic growth of both Engineering and Electrum.

Join Electrum as an Intermediate Developer Security Engineer, where you will be responsible for enhancing our security protocols and developing solutions that ensure the safety of our software systems. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective security measures.This is an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy individual who is passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a dynamic team.

Join Electrum, the forefront of payment software technology.Since our inception in 2012, we have been delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to enhance financial transaction processing. Our extensive expertise has positioned us as a trusted partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, empowering our clients to serve millions of South Africans every day.At Electrum, we are committed to making an impact – crafting solutions that matter, acting swiftly, and continually learning as we evolve. We embrace collaboration – working closely with our clients and teams to develop meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritize security – fostering transparent communication, intelligent risk-taking, and trust, which allows creativity and alignment to flourish. We are dedicated to building empowered teams – recruiting talented individuals, collaborating effectively, and maintaining high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.What You Will ExperienceParticipate in the entire development journey — from initial concept to final product launch.Enhance your skills through world-class training and practical learning every day.Benefit from mentorship from industry leaders who are invested in your growth.Thrive in a dynamic and innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.Address real-world customer challenges and witness the impact of your contributions.Discover numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill expansion.Acquire valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to impactful projects.The RoleWe are looking for a skilled Intermediate Java Software Developer who is passionate about developing clean, efficient, and high-quality code. In this role, you will be integral to shaping our software solutions and driving the success of high-impact projects. A solid foundation in Java is essential, along with the ability to perform effectively in complex and demanding environments. You will be responsible for writing elegant and efficient Java code for our high-performance backend systems. Candidates should have at least 3 years of software development experience and a dedication to delivering quality, maintainable solutions.

Join the innovative team at impact as a Software Engineer II. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software applications that enhance our cutting-edge solutions. We are looking for a passionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to tackle complex challenges.

About impact.comimpact.com stands as the premier commerce partnership marketing platform globally, revolutionizing business growth through effective partnership management across the customer journey. We empower brands to cultivate authentic relationships with affiliates, influencers, content publishers, and advocates, driving performance-based growth. Our award-winning solutions—Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral)—integrate all partner types into a cohesive platform. As consumer trust in recommendations grows, impact.com ensures brands shine where it counts. Over 5,000 leading global brands, like Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Fanatics, trust impact.com to fuel over 225,000 partnerships that yield measurable results.Your Role at impact.com:As a key member of our rapidly growing SaaS scale-up, your mission will be to streamline self-service Products, Plans, Subscriptions, and Billing, enhancing experiences for clients and our sales and account management teams. This role is central to our operations, aimed at empowering customers to independently manage their plans while ensuring billing processes are automated, precise, and scalable.Your contributions will directly influence our revenue growth, paving the way for new business models and establishing the foundation of our operational framework.This isn't a conventional engineering position. Your work will be pivotal in transforming our business, replacing outdated monolithic systems with a modern, modular architecture or individual services where appropriate. We are committed to adopting cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.If you are someone who challenges the norm, possesses a keen interest in emerging technologies and engineering practices, and thrives in an environment that values curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement, we want you on our team!