Software Engineer (Scala) at takealot.com

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Developing and optimizing systems to manage both parcel and food delivery throughout South Africa
• Working with business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveries
• Researching and defining solutions within the logistic domain
• Working predominantly on open source platforms
• End to end ownership of solutions

Attributes required:

• Solid communication skills
• Proactive
• Ability to adapt to change
• Problem-solver
• Solutions-oriented
• Willing to learn as well as teach others

Qualifications & Experience:

• A suitable degree or similar qualification
• Experience in writing robust, efficient production code
• Experience with SQL database systems
• Experience with development in a Linux environment
• Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Scala, Java or C#
• Open to diversifying language skill set

Experience with the following will be advantageous: 

• Scala
• Play Framework
• Akka Actors
• React
• Postgres
• Mqtt & Kafka
• Amazon Web Services
• Graphite and Grafana
• Git