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At Kerv South Africa, we're not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients while driving extreme value!\nWith our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders.\nPeople come first always. We are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our \"Great Place to Work\" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Immerse yourself in an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects.\nPrimary Responsibility:\nDevelop and maintain scalable, full-stack web applications using Next.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend)\nBuild rich, user-centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components\nCreate RESTful using Node.js and TypeORM, with strong data modelling and performance in mind\nWrite modular, maintainable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests, following TDD, using frameworks like Jest and Supertest\nDesign and manage infrastructure components using Docker Compose, Terraform and deploy to AWS services (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, etc.)\nTranslate UI/UX wireframes into functional front-end code with high attention to performance and accessibility\nProduce clear and concise technical documentation using DDD\nCollaborate with Engineers, Product, DevOps, and QA to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery\nParticipate in code reviews, trunk-based development, continuous integration, and agile development practices\nEssential Skills: \nStrong experience with OO, enterprise integration, microservice and serverless architecture\nStrong experience with js or React.js, including SSR/ISR concepts\nProficiency in js, Express.js/Fastify, and TypeORM or equivalent ORM tools\nSolid understanding of TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3\nExperience working with Docker Compose for local development and containerized deployment\nComfortable using AWS services like EC2, ECS, RDS, and S3\nStrong knowledge of RESTful API design, error handling, and security best practices\nExperience with unit and integration testing using tools like Jest, Mocha, or Supertest\nProficient using as Git, and CI/CD pipelines\nDesirable Skills: \nKnowledge of PostgreSQL, MariaDB, GraphQL, or MongoDB\nFamiliarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Biceps)\nExposure to Agile/Scrum development practices\nPrior experience in building isomorphic/universal React applications\nExperience with mobile-first design or progressive web apps (PWAs)\nWe’re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; \nExcellent English speaking and written communication\nAbility to identify and pick up new technologies and operating systems quickly\nAbility to work effectively with remote teams in different time zones\nAbility to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales\nWhat we can do for you:\nWe’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: \nReal Flexibility - we’re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. \nAwesome Environment - all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. \nInteresting Work - these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. \nRecognition & Growth - Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth.\nJoin us at Kerv Digital, where we don’t just build ground breaking technology - we build future.\nDon’t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews\nMore on equality:\nAt Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.\nYou will live the Kerv values…\nThink Customer First\nTeam is everything\nSpread good vibes\nBuild future\nDo the right thing\nAt Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. 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