Software Engineer

2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Bushira Technologies Full time

Job Summary

·      Responsible for the full lifecycle of web application development, including front-end and back-end components, from design to deployment and maintenance.

·      Lead development projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions that meet business requirements.

·      Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and system architecture.

Key Responsibilities

·      Design, develop, test, and maintain robust web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience.

·      Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across the full stack.

·      Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features.

·      Design, build, and manage databases and APIs to support application functionality.

·      Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security.

·      Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical leadership.

·      Mentor and coach junior developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to coding standards.

·      Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

·      Design and implement APIs, manage database schemas, and optimize queries for performance, data integrity, and security.

·      Bring fresh ideas and champion new patterns to make systems smarter, faster, and more resilient.

Required Qualifications

·      Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack development is common, though requirements vary by role.

·      A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is often required.

·      Proven experience in full stack development with a strong portfolio of web applications.

·      Proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).

·      Strong back-end development skills in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Ruby, .Net).

·      Experience with various databases (e.g., SQL and NoSQL databases like MySQL, MongoDB) and web servers.

·      Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

·      Strong understanding of software design principles and architecture.

Skills and Experience

·      Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.

·      Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.

·      Experience with agile development methodologies.

·      Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

·      Strong communication and collaboration skills.

·      Experience with automated testing and debugging.

  • Employment Type:
     12-month contract (Full time)
  • Start date:
     January 2026
  • Location:
     Cape Town, South Africa
  • Work Model:
     Hybrid (combining remote and in-office work)
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