Full-Stack Software Engineer at Yoco

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Writing code for our mobile and web applications using React, NodeJS, React Native and Redux (with some gentle sprinkles of Objective C and Java as required).
• Building APIs and services on our backend using Scala and PostgreSQL.
• You will help decide and plan which features we will build, and how they are architected and implemented.
• Build features and products that are easy to use and help our customers grow their businesses.
• You will work closely with your team including other software engineers, product champions, designers and other members of the broader Yoco team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE | WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

Who you are:

• You are happy writing both back-end code and doing some front end work on web and mobile applications.
• You can take a feature or product all the way from conception to release.
• You can work with and guide junior developers to help you deliver solutions.
• You enjoy using and are not afraid to learn new and exciting technologies.
• You are excellent at solving complicated problems, understanding real-world issues and delivering high-quality software.
• You can deliver stable yet flexible software that allows us to iterate quickly to deliver features.
• You build re-usable solutions that others can use to avoid re-inventing the wheel every time.

Key requirements to perform responsibilities:

• 4+ years as a professional software engineer
• Experience with both back-end and front-end development
• BSc Computer Science or equivalent is highly encouraged
• SQL database experience

Bonus points:

• Experience with Scala or another functional language
• Experience with JavaScript, React or React-Native.
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages
• Mobile development experience
• Experience leading teams, designing and architecting products, working with customers all a plus.

EXPECTATIONS OF YOCO EMPLOYEES

• Dealing with People
• Communicating & influencing: Strong communication skills across various mediums, building collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Dealing with Business
• Preventing & solving problems: Diagnostic information gathering and research, analytical thinking, application of conceptual thinking to problem-solving.
• Achieving results: Proactive/initiative, customer orientated, fostering innovation, continuous improvement mindset, appreciation of results, business acumen, thoroughness and detail orientated
• Dealing with Self-management
• Self-confidence, personal credibility, flexibility, adaptability and strong sense of personal accountability