Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment · Pretoria, Gauteng · R Undisclosed

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We’re looking for an experienced Back-End Developer who can take ownership of complex cloud-based applications and help build the technology powering the next generation of intelligent energy solutions.

The product ecosystem includes

  • Connecting smart wallboxes and enabling app-based customer support
  • V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) bidirectional charging
  • V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) and PowerPool use cases
  • Integration with energy partners
  • Backend charging plans for direct vehicle control
  • Open APIs connecting vehicles with wider energy ecosystems

In short: software, cloud, energy and mobility all working together.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop and operate production-ready business applications in a 24/7 environment
  • Build scalable, reliable back-end solutions using Node.js and AWS
  • Work closely with customers, internal teams and external technology partners
  • Monitor and operate applications using AWS CloudWatch
  • Apply cloud-security patterns and best practices to solutions and deployments
  • Translate business and technical requirements into robust system solutions
  • Identify risks and impediments early and proactively resolve or escalate them
  • Maintain high standards for code quality and automated testing
  • Create clear technical and system documentation in line with relevant standards
  • Share knowledge across teams
  • Mentor and coach less experienced developers
  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies, planning and continuous improvement
  • Take ownership of additional responsibilities within the Agile Working Model

RequirementsEssential Skills

  • 10+ years' production experience with Node.js, particularly in serverless environments
  • 5+ years' experience with automated testing, including unit and end-to-end testing
  • 5+ years' hands-on AWS serverless experience
  • Strong experience with:
  • AWS Lambda
  • API Gateway
  • DynamoDB
  • SQS / SNS
  • Kinesis
  • S3
  • CloudWatch
  • Experience leading IT teams
  • Strong knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Infrastructure as Code experience, ideally CloudFormation
  • Experience with Terraform
  • Strong CI/CD experience, preferably GitHub Actions
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Serverless architectures
  • Understanding of virtual networks and connectivity to on-premise environments
  • Experience designing, configuring and operating CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated deployment and configuration of applications and infrastructure
  • Monitoring, logging and log analytics
  • Strong understanding of software design and architecture patterns
  • Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
  • Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to involve senior stakeholders

Advantageous Skills

You’ll stand out even further if you have experience with

  • Linear and nonlinear optimisation
  • Efficient algorithm design and evaluation
  • Complexity theory
  • Performance testing and tuning
  • E-mobility
  • Java

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant IT Degree or equivalent practical experience
  • AWS Cloud Certification:
  • Developer Associate – minimum
  • Professional certification – advantageous

Benefits • Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes

  • Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period
  • High Work-Life balance
  • Remote / On-site work location flexibility
  • Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment
  • Modern, state-of-the-art offices
  • Dynamic Global Team collaboration
  • Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology

Desired Skills

  • Node.js
  • sql
  • aws serverless
  • aws lambda
  • dynamoDB

Desired Qualification Level

  • Degree

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