Backend Developer at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse and design new features
• Write elegant robust code
• Write unit, integration and acceptance tests for all components
• Write build and deployment automation scripts
• Improve and optimize the performance of existing systems
• Troubleshoot and root-cause errors
• Mentor other developers
• Deliver features timeously

Requirements

• Proficiency in modern microservices programming language such as Go, Scala, Java or Python.
• Proficiency in a database technology such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL and Object-relational mapping
• Since we are a multi-technology environment, knowledge of computer science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms are a necessity
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes and testing
• Strong software design skills
• Experience in distributed computing and building enterprise-wide systems
• At least 3 years’ worth of professional development experience

Desired Experience

• Proficiency in message queueing technology such as RabbitMQ
• Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices knowledge/experience
• Functional programming knowledge

Key Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types and deal with conflict in an effective way
• Ability to work individually and with teams within an Agile context
• Experience in influencing best practices within teams

Education

• Tertiary Qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related technical discipline