Current Vacancies at Parvana

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Lead the development team, inspiring engineers to deliver outstanding work.
• Actively contribute to projects as a senior software engineer, providing code, architectural advice, and technical support.
• Oversee the mentorship program for junior team members, nurturing their career and skill growth.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Innovation and Technology Officer to drive software development efforts, fostering engagement, well-being, and team cohesion.
• Participate in the recruitment process, helping to bring in talented software engineers.
• Conduct regular career development, training, and performance discussions.
• Dedicate yourself to continuous self-development and skill enhancement.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
• Over 8 years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years as a senior engineer.
• At least 2 years of experience with cloud-based systems and in leadership roles.
• Extensive experience across various tech stacks and in architectural thinking.
• Solid experience with Flutter, JavaScript, AWS and Docker.
• Focused on fostering a positive team environment and mentorship.
• Committed to continuous learning, critical thinking, and challenging the status quo.

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Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Design and deliver functional code that aligns with the product backlog.
• Engage actively in Agile software development processes.
• Contribute to UX and UI design discussions to optimise development efforts.
• Provide architectural advice when needed.
• Commit to continuous self-development and skill expansion.
• Support live production versions of software and products during ongoing development.
• Communicate technical needs and risks effectively to stakeholders outside the team.
• Demonstrate familiarity with DevOps and infrastructure deployment.
• Write clear and effective documentation for architecture and infrastructure.

What you need:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant software development experience, with at least 2 years in cloud-based systems.
• Proficiency in Flutter and Dart for mobile development, including Android and iOS native development.
• Experience with TypeScript and Python.
• Expertise in API integration (HTTP, REST, GraphQL).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (time series, graph, document, key-value).
• Use of cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) and automated deployment tools (Github Actions, Codemagic).
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
• Enthusiastic about learning, pushing technical limits, and problem-solving.
• Willingness to fail fast, learn fast, and share insights.
• Experience building and releasing own projects or contributing to open-source projects, with a business-oriented mindset.

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Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Develop the website / ecommerce platform using Agile methods, ensuring a seamless user experience from start to finish.
• Integrate ecommerce features, payment gateways, and user accounts smoothly and efficiently.
• Focus on delivering a high-quality user experience through thorough testing and debugging processes.
• Support and maintain the website / ecommerce platform to keep operations running smoothly.
• Manage DevOps and infrastructure deployment with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to create intuitive UX/UI designs that enhance user satisfaction.
• Design and document architecture and infrastructure effectively to support future growth.
• Mentor team members, communicate technical needs clearly, and stay informed about industry trends for continuous improvement.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated portfolio of successful website and ecommerce platform projects.
• Minimum 5 years as a web developer, specialising in ecommerce.
• Experience developing ecommerce and websites from scratch for medium to large enterprises, including architecture design and third-party provider selection.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant programming languages such as PHP.
• Familiarity with CMS and web analytics tools such as WordPress, Shopify and Magento.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and UX/UI design principles.
• Agile development experience.
• Background in education, edtech, or publishing industries preferred; entrepreneurial or blogging experience a plus.

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Job Description

About our client:

• Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that improve the lives of millions. You will be working with global banks, retailers and MNO’s to find better ways to transact. Your goal will be to bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers contribute to economic growth. As a vibrant and innovative company, they deliver industry-leading expertise and technology to solve real problems every day. You will be joining a dynamic, skilled and delivery focused organisation that offers excellent opportunities for both personal and career growth. Some of the side benefits include a trendy office space, free healthy cooked lunches and regular get togethers.

What you will be doing:

• Grow and lead the application support team by hiring top talent, providing clear guidance, and supporting personal and career development.
• Track and measure performance against key metrics, and develop a framework to set and achieve goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on a long-term application support strategy aligned with company goals and create scalable support processes.
• Build strong relationships internally and with customers, managing and optimising support costs.
• Ensure timely resolution of customer cases within SLA and address customer escalations effectively.
• Continuously enhance processes, service delivery, and tools, using root cause analysis to proactively resolve common issues.
• Conduct regular service review meetings to improve support processes and contribute to the support knowledge base.

What you need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
• Over 5 years of application support experience, including more than 2 years in a managerial position.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, and operating systems.
• Skilled in implementing and managing support ticketing systems.
• Proven experience in expanding and developing support teams.
• Familiarity with open source technology environments.
• Experience working closely with software development teams and project managers.
• Proven ability to foster knowledge sharing through documentation, workshops, and coaching sessions.
• Advantageous experience in scaling up a support team.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services and payments technology is a plus.
• Experience working in an ITIL environment is beneficial.
• Technical proficiency in Linux, SQL, Java, or scripting languages is preferred.