Job Opportunities API

Takealot Fufilment 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. We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot Fulfilment Solutions capabilities as well as the unique challenges that come with orchestrating order fulfilment across distribution centers and logistics operations. We have adopted a microservices architecture to both isolate our logic and to enable scale. We follow REST architecture primarily but do use event-driven architecture where applicable. Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again! Scale : 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Client facing as we facilitate deliveries for multiple businesses. Learn : We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time. Grow : Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Mr D, & Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS). Help us build out our new B2C and C2C Systems. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. Who’s who in the tech space This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager of the Fulfilment Orchestration Team. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: 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 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: Java Spring Framework Angular & React Postgres Google Pubsub Google Cloud Graphite and Grafana Git Google Big Query Flyway Qualifications & Experience: 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# - we are keen to help you learn through the gaps. 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 Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration is preferred Nice to have familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). 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. Remote working : Love water cooler chats and working from home? Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds. 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