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Pargo is a convenient logistics solution that allows you to order your shopping online and have it delivered to so-called Pargo points which we have established at over 1200 stores throughout the country.This delivery method, better known as click-and-collect, allows you to order your goods online and collect at your preferred local store at a time that s...
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Description
We’re hiring! We’re looking for smart, innovative software engineers to join our team and build technology to help us change the way people send and receive parcels. We offer flexible working hours, competitive salary, an exciting work environment and a chance to be part of a fast-growing business that is disrupting the ecommerce delivery landscape in South Africa.
You are an experienced software engineer that will join our team to assist in developing our ecommerce delivery services. Your focus will be on developing our core platform features and API’s. You will be involved in all aspects of the development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing, launching and supporting. You will measure your own development success by monitoring the operational efficiency of your solutions and the positive impact on business metrics.
Collaborate with product owners to design technology driven delivery solutions
Develop new delivery platform features and extend our client API’s
Apply foresight in solution design for the longevity of the platform
Contribute clean, well-designed, performant, peer reviewed code
Improve development processes and apply environment standards
Focus on scalability and efficiency for high throughput services
Track the latest technology trends to constantly improve our platform
Constant consideration of the metrics driving your work
Make sure your internal and external customers needs are met
Have a keen interest in ecommerce delivery services and trends
Work collaboratively with our engineers to be part of a high performing team
Requirements
Because we are a fast-growing start-up you need to be able to work efficiently and expediently to achieve outcomes rapidly, cope with change, and have an entrepreneurial mindset. We are looking for someone that meets the following requirements:
Minimum of two years performing professional software development
A technology-related Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Engineering etc. something in Math or Analytics would also be cool) OR equivalent experience in the industry with a track record of delivering solutions.
Solid knowledge of one or more PHP Web Frameworks (Ideally a PHP expert, someone who understands the backend of the backend, the whys & hows of PHP and its frameworks).
Know how to build RESTful API’s and an awareness of other communication protocols
Experience in working with relational databases such as MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
Ideally experience in asynchronous messaging systems
Experience in containerization and orchestration deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficient in using development tools such as Github, Jira and following collaborative development processes
Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Linux skills for performing basic server administration and resource analysis
Exposure to Cloud environments and infrastructure as code a bonus
Participation in open source projects is a plus
An interest in more than one language and the right tool for the job
General awareness of technical trends and architectures
Our vision is to create access for anybody in Africa. Our approach to achieving this is to:
Take action
Execute exceptionally
Embrace change
Be transparent
Prioritise our customers and lastly and most importantly
Dream BIG
Someone who is aligned to our values and approach and is:
Self motivated and excited by the possibilities of technology
Has a systematic approach with an analytical mindset
Is driven to complete tasks beyond expectations
Thinks deeply, explain carefully
Assists others who need help, reach out for input
Actively participates in continuous improvement
Is responsive and quick to resolve requests
Is flexible and open to suggestions
Focuses on the outcome
Upgrades their knowledge constantly
Enjoys their work
Based in Cape Town and can be in our office in Woodstock
Benefits
We have a great young team of hard-working colleagues who enjoy the following benefits
Valuable learning opportunities from seasoned professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit
Insight into the runnings of a high growth, innovative start-up
Competitive remuneration
Compelling bonus structure
Contribution to medical aid and life cover
Flexible work hours
Encouragement of own initiatives
Space for self-growth
Enrolment into personal training programs
Exciting office space located in Woodstock and remote working options
Monthly team activities
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