Backend Engineer (Cape town, South Africa) at Kuda

Role Overview

We are looking for a result-driven and analytical software engineer (backend) who will troubleshoot and improve existing backend applications and processes. S/he will use his or her understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a more seamless experience for users.

Responsibilities

• Main focus on coding and debugging
• Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future
• Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Conduct tests and optimise performance
• Work together with engineers building client-facing applications to integrate UI elements with server-side logic
• Implement modern technologies to improve legacy applications
• Collect, analyse and address technical and design requirements
• Help to create reusable code and libraries for future use
• Train and support internal teams
• Interact with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features
• Stay informed about emerging technologies

Requirements

• 3+ years of industry experience
• Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent

• Strong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures background
• Model of software engineering best practices, including agile development, unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Solid experience with C#, .Net, .Net Core
• Strong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures background
• A deep understanding of Source Code Management
• Possess an in-depth understanding of Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)
• A great understanding of databases and SQL
• An in-depth understanding of REST APIs, SOAP & RPC
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience in technical writing and API documentation
• Familiar with project management tools (e.g Trello, Jira, etc)

Personal Attributes

• Willing to embrace and enrich Kuda culture of empathy, teamwork and passion
• Have a strong desire for learning and growth
• Passionate about improving developer productivity
• Strive for speed and quality
• Desire to automate