Principal Software Engineer (Group Fulfilment)

Who's who in the tech space

This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it

• Developing and optimising systems to manage both parcel and food delivery throughout South Africa
• Working with the business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveries
• Researching and defining solutions
• Working predominantly on open-source platforms
• End-to-end ownership of solutions

Attributes required

• Solid communication skills
• Proactive
• Ability to adapt to change
• Problem-solver
• Solutions-oriented
• Willing to learn as well as teach others

Our Tech Stack

• Python
• Scala
• Java
• Play Framework
• Angular
• Postgres
• Kafka
• Cassandra DB
• Amazon Web Services
• Google Cloud
• Graphite and Grafana
• Git

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science or a similar qualification
• 10 years of experience in writing robust, efficient production code
• Experience with SQL database systems
• Experience with development in a Linux environment
• Proficient in languages such as Java, Scala, Angular, Python, or C#
• Open to diversifying language skill set
• In the event that you do not have a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Diploma, an equivalent experience requirement must be met

Let's talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands : We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which 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.
• 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 . 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 Windows, 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, for free, 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.